Delicious Chayote Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 chayotes
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 -4 ounces cheddar cheese
• 1 firm-ripe avocado
• 1/3 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil.
• 2 peel chayotes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (soft seed is edible). add chayotes to water, and simmer until tender when pierced, about 10 minutes. drain. immerse in cold water until cool; drain again.
• 3 meanwhile, stem and seed the chili and bell pepper. finely chop chili. cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch squares. cut cheese into 1/4 by 1-inch sticks. peel and pit avocado and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. combine ingredients in a wide bowl.
• 4 in a small bowl, mix vinegar, oil, and cilantro. add vinegar mixture, chayotes, and onions to vegetables in wide bowl. mix gently. add salt and pepper to taste.