Chayote Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Chayote Salad is a vibrant addition to any meal. Featuring julienned chayote as the star ingredient, this refreshing dish is paired with thinly sliced red onion, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro for a medley of textures and colors. A zesty dressing made from freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar ties it all together, delivering a perfect balance of tanginess and a hint of sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, healthy salad is low in calories and high in flavor—ideal as a light appetizer or a crisp, cooling side dish on warm days. Serve chilled or at room temperature to let the vibrant flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium chayote (peeled, cored, and julienned)
• 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional, for slight sweetness)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the chayote, remove the core, and julienne the flesh into thin strips. Place the strips in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro leaves to the bowl with the chayote.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and optional sugar or honey until emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.

Step 5

Allow the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(772.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	422.0

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1803.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193.8mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1355.6mg	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: 59.0%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 34.9%