**Chayote Slaw: A Refreshing and Versatile Dish for All Occasions**
Chayote slaw is a colorful and refreshing salad made with shredded chayote squash, a mild-flavored vegetable with a crisp texture. This versatile dish can be served as a side salad, a topping for tacos or burritos, or even as a main course when paired with grilled proteins or tofu. With its bright, tangy dressing and crunchy texture, chayote slaw is a perfect addition to any summer gathering or potluck. This article features a collection of chayote slaw recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. From a classic mayonnaise-based dressing to a light and refreshing vinaigrette, there's a recipe here for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to experience the unique flavor and texture of chayote slaw, a dish that is both delicious and nutritious.
SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH CHAYOTE SLAW AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE
Categories Garlic Onion Shellfish Appetizer Bake Sauté Shrimp Hot Pepper Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce potatoes all over with fork. Place on baking sheet. Toss garlic with 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. Enclose garlic in foil; place on baking sheet with potatoes. Bake until potatoes and garlic are tender, about 30 minutes for garlic and 1 hour 15 minutes for potatoes. Cool garlic and potatoes slightly. Remove peel from garlic. Remove skins from potatoes. Combine potatoes and garlic in bowl. Mash until smooth.
- Add shrimp, cilantro, panko, chili, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix. Stir to blend well. Season with salt. Form mixture into six 3-inch-diameter patties.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cakes in flour. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in batches until brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon Chayote Slaw in center of plates. Place 1 cake on each plate. Spoon Chipotle Tartar Sauce atop cakes; serve.
- *Available in Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
- **A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
CHAYOTE SLAW WITH AVOCADO AND CILANTRO DRESSING
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the chayote, cabbage, carrots, jicama, scallions, cumin, coriander and 2 teaspoons salt. Let the flavors combine while you make the dressing for the slaw.
- To a food processor, add the crema, orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, agave, hot sauce, garlic, avocado and jalapeno. Process until completely smooth; season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve; the dressing can be made 1 day in advance.
- When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the vegetables. Garnish with the reserved scallions and serve immediately.
CHAYOTE SLAW WITH CUMIN AND LIME
Steps:
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the agave, cumin, lime juice, zest and 4 to 5 turns pepper.
- Whisk to combine and set aside. In a medium bowl, add the chayote and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, then toss to mix and place on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the drained chayote, carrots, onions, bell peppers and scallions. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix to combine. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
CHAYOTE SLAW
Categories Salad Pepper Vegetable Side Sauté Quick & Easy Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Char chili and bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed and cut chili and peppers into matchstick-size strips.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote and sauté; just until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Cool completely. Combine Sherry wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Mix in fresh cilantro. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine chayote, chili and peppers in bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
- *A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
- **A squash-like, pear-shaped fruit similar in flavor to cucumber and often prepared like squash; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
CITRUS GINGER CRUSTED TUNA LOIN SERVED WITH FUFU, CHAYOTE SLAW, AND SMOKED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Season the tuna with salt and pepper.
- Coat the tuna with the mustard using a pastry brush.
- You will need three bowls. In one bowl, mix the ginger and zests into the cornmeal. Put flour in a second bowl. Put eggs in a third bowl.
- Dredge the tuna first in the flour then in the eggs and finally in the corn meal. Let dry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat a saute pan, and add oil. Put the tuna in the pan and brown on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Slice tuna and assemble with Fufu, Chayote Slaw, and Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette. Garnish with fried plantains and grilled shrimp if desired.
- Fry the bacon in a hot skillet together with onions until bacon is crisp and onions caramelize. Remove from the heat. Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Add plantains, reduce heat, and simmer until soft, about 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and transfer the plantains to a mixing bowl and mash. Add bacon and onions. Keep warm.
- Whisk the sour cream in a large mixing bowl until smooth, then add the vinegar, lime juice, and oil. Stir in all the remaining ingredients. Correct the seasonings by adding salt, pepper, or vinegar, to taste. Serve at room temperature.
- Place the tomatoes in a perforated pan over a smoker on high heat until wisps of smoke begin to appear. Tightly cover the smoker and reduce the heat to medium. Smoke the tomatoes until hot and soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Place the smoked tomatoes, oil, and seasonings in a blender at high speed until smooth. Adjust seasonings.
CHIPOTLE PUREE AND CHAYOTE SLAW
Steps:
- CHIPOTLE PUREE: In a skillet coated lightly with oil, brown the onions and season. Add the juice, chipotles, sugar and sage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes then transfer to a blender. Blend on high speed and drizzle in the oil. Check for seasoning.
- CHAYOTE SLAW: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the juices and mustard. Whisk in oil and season. Toss with chayote and chives. Season with salt and pepper.. This should be done 10 minutes prior to serving.
- PLATING On a plate, slice open tamale, and push open. Ladle on some short ribs and top with slaw. Drizzle sauce around.
- Drink Recommendations Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley, 1996 Domaine des Aubuisieres, Vouvray, 1998 Shanghai Beer
JICAMA CHAYOTE SLAW
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the cabbage, chayote, jicama, onions, peppers, vinegar and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh chayote squash. If you can't find fresh chayote, you can use canned chayote, but be sure to rinse it well before using.
- To make the slaw ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. The flavors will blend and mellow over time.
- Serve the slaw as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or sandwiches.
Conclusion:
Chayote slaw is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The slaw is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is low in calories and fat. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing side dish, give chayote slaw a try.
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