Chayote Corn Tomato Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Chayote Corn Tomato Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp chayote squash, sweet blanched corn kernels, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with the bold flavors of red onion, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lemon-cumin dressing, this summer-inspired dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy salad is perfect as a chilled side dish or a light, veggie-packed lunch. With its naturally gluten-free and vegan ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and easy salad will become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Chayote squash
• 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add fresh corn kernels and blanch for about 2-3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to halt cooking, and set aside.

Step 2

While corn is cooling, prepare the chayote. Peel the chayote squash and slice it in half. Remove the seed from the center. Dice the chayote into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced chayote, blanched corn kernels, and halved cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro. Add both to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine. Ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 8

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light lunch. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1009.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	782.2

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1249.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 15.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.6mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 1848.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 43.1%