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In this simple recipe, chayote is paired with red onion, extra virgin olive oil, and apple cider vinegar for an epic summer salad.
Not sure what chayote is? It looks like a cross between an avocado and squash to me! It is crunchy and mild with a slightly sweet taste and light notes of cucumber. Perfect for refreshing summer salads if you ask me!
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Did you know? In some parts of the world, chayote is also known as ‘mirliton squash’, ‘vegetable pear’ or ‘chocho.’
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Serving suggestions: Don’t know with what to eat your AIP chayote summer salad? Try one the options below:
Option #1: Soft veggie tacos with green tortillas + Meatballs with tomato-less AIP sauce
Option #2: AIP cassava dinner rolls + Oven roasted chicken with sage and lemon
On the hunt for other summer salads? Here’s what you can try:
Option #1: Summer harvest salad with pear vinaigrette
Option #2: AIP / paleo summer grapefruit salad
Option #3: AIP / paleo persimmon and fennel salad
How do you usually enjoy eating chayote? Let us know in the comments below.
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This recipe was created by Sooraya (from The Strategic RD) for A Squirrel in the Kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Paleo
Equipment
Steaming basket
Mandoline
Ingredients
- 1 big chayote (about ½ pound)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about ¼ pound)
- ½ teaspoon unrefined sea salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh scallions, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
Peel the chayote, slice it in half and then, slice each half into half again. Using a mandoline, thinly slice each piece of chayote.
Place a steaming basket into a pot and add 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water starts boiling, toss the grated chayote into the pot.
Lower the heat to medium and steam the chayote for about 10-15 minutes until fork tender.
While the chayote is cooking, thinly slice the onion and transfer to a bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and mix well.
Once the chayote is ready, mix it with the onions mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving chilled.
Sprinkle some chopped scallions on top to add a pop of color to your summer salad.
Keyword chayote, summer salad
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About Sophie Van Tiggelen
Sophie Van Tiggelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, she used the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to reverse her condition, and today, Sophie lives a full and vibrant life free from the anxiety and flare-ups that often accompany autoimmune diseases. With her food and lifestyle blog, A Squirrel in the Kitchen, Sophie shares her AIP experience and empowers others to develop new habits to promote good health and wellness. Through years of experience, she has developed simple strategies to be successful on AIP, including numerous mouth-watering, allergen-free recipes that everyone (even those without autoimmune diseases) can enjoy. Sophie is on a mission to make the Autoimmune Protocol - and all that it encompasses - more accessible and sustainable for anyone looking for a more nutritious, more delicious, more health-conscious life.
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Louise saysHi Sophie – this recipe looks great, but I’ve never even seen a Chayote. Where did you buy yours and when are they available?
Thank you, be well, and stay safe.Reply
- Julie says
I bought some at Safeway, in Northern California. Hope that helps!
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