Salade de Christophines (Chayote Salad)

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This easy summer salad, which is inspired by similar salads served in Guadeloupe, features the squash that is called christophine in Guadeloupe, chayote in Mexico and parts of the U.S., chocho in Jamaica, xuxu in Brazil and mirliton in New Orleans. It makes a refreshing foil to Caribbean curries and other spicy dishes. Read more about this recipe here.

Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D.

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Shaved Chayote Salad from Guadeloupe for Fête de Cuisinaire — Photo: Andrea Mathis

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 medium chayote, peeled and seeded (see Tip)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon anchovy paste
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 tablespoon minced red bell pepper

Directions

Using the large holes of a box grater, grate chayote. Place the grated chayote in a clean cotton towel (not terry cloth) and squeeze tightly to release excess liquid. Transfer the chayote to a medium bowl. Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard and anchovy paste in a small bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the chayote; toss well to combine. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Arrange lettuce leaves on a medium platter. Top with the marinated chayote and garnish with bell pepper. Serve immediately.

Tip

Chayote squash are small, pear-shaped squash with a mild, sweet taste. To peel and seed them, cut a thin slice off each end and use a vegetable peeler to remove the thin skin. With a sharp knife, quarter the squash, then slice off the white center and the seed.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143	Calories
14g	Fat
5g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 197IU	4%
Sodium 40mg	2%
Potassium 144mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Salade de Christophines (Chayote Salad)

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