Chayote and Hearts-of-Palm Salad

Chayote and Hearts-of-Palm Salad
Chayote and Hearts-of-Palm Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 181 calories, 3g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have olive oil, salt, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

1
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt using side of a large heavy knife.
Ingredients you will need
GarlicGarlic
Ground MeatGround Meat
SaltSalt
Equipment you will use
KnifeKnife
2
Whisk together lime juice, oil, and garlic paste in a large bowl, then add onion, tossing to coat.
Ingredients you will need
Garlic PasteGarlic Paste
Lime JuiceLime Juice
OnionOnion
Cooking OilCooking Oil
Equipment you will use
WhiskWhisk
BowlBowl
3
Halve chayotes lengthwise, then peel with a vegetable peeler and scoop out pits with a spoon.
Ingredients you will need
VegetableVegetable
ChayoteChayote
Equipment you will use
PeelerPeeler
4
Cut chayotes crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then halve slices lengthwise to make 1/3-inch-thick sticks (sticks will not be uniform).
Ingredients you will need
ChayoteChayote
5
Cook chayotes in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
Ingredients you will need
ChayoteChayote
WaterWater
Equipment you will use
PotPot
6
Drain well in a colander, then, while still hot, toss with dressing. Cool to room temperature.
Equipment you will use
ColanderColander
7
Cut hearts of palm diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then add to chayote mixture along with celery, parsley, cilantro, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently toss.
Ingredients you will need
Hearts Of PalmHearts Of Palm
CilantroCilantro
ChayoteChayote
ParsleyParsley
CeleryCelery
SaltSalt
1
Salad, without herbs, can be made 3 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature and stir in herbs before serving.
Ingredients you will need
HerbsHerbs
DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings8
Health Score27
Magazine