Chayote And Hearts Of Palm Salad

Serves: 4

Iva Padberg

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

45

Sweetness

49

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Mince garlic and mash into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt using the side of a large heavy knife

2

Whisk together lime juice, oil, and garlic paste in a large bowl, then add the onion and toss to coat

3

Halve the chayotes lengthwise, then peel them with a vegetable peeler and scoop out the pits with a spoon

4

Cut the chayotes crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then halve the slices lengthwise to make 1/3-inch-thick sticks (sticks will not be uniform)

5

Cook the chayotes in a 4 to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes

6

Drain well in a colander, then, while still hot, toss them into the bowl with the dressing

7

Cool to room temperature

8

Cut the hearts of palm diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then add them to the chayote mixture along with celery, parsley, cilantro, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt

9

Gently toss and serve