Chayote Salad With Lemony Hot Sauce

Serves: 5

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

50

Sweetness

48

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

4 medium

Chayote

Directions:

1

In a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor, combine the peppers and the salt and process until the mixture is a thick paste

2

Gradually add the onion and garlic, and process, scraping down the sides of the container as necessary, until they are incorporated into the paste

3

Add the lemon juice and process again

4

Transfer the sauce to a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to stand for 30 minutes so that the flavors can marry

5

In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat

6

Add the chayote and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until forktender

7

Add the salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and cool to room temperature

8

Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours

9

Arrange the slices on a platter and drizzle with the sauce