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chayote squash salad recipe
Jon Simon

Chayote Squash Salad (Salada De Chuchu)

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A refreshing Brazilian salad that transforms chayote squash into a light and flavorful dish, perfect for summer days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 125

Ingredients
 
 

Main
  • 1 quart water
  • 6 pieces chayotes, peeled, cores removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar

Equipment

  • Deep pot
  • Colander
  • Salad bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Garlic press or flat knife for crushing

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 1 quart of water to a rolling boil in a deep pot. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Once the water is boiling, peel and core the chayotes, then carefully lower them into the boiling water. Boil for exactly 10 minutes to ensure they remain tender-crisp.
  3. After 10 minutes, drain the chayotes in a colander and let them cool enough to handle.
  4. Slice the cooled chayotes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a salad bowl.
  5. Add the crushed garlic, sliced onion, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and white vinegar.
  6. Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

This salad is best served cold and can be made ahead of time. It improves in flavor after marinating overnight. For added brightness, consider squeezing some lime juice over the salad before serving.

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