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
Salt1 small
Onion (finely chopped)1 small
Garlic (clove, minced)2 tbsps
Olive Oil4 medium
ChayoteDirections:
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