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Side dishe for 4

Chayote Salad

$7.41for 425 minServes 4

Raw chayote, onion, and queso fresco are tossed with oregano, vinegar, olive oil, and a simple seasoning.

Chayote Salad

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

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Red onions, 0.25 lb$1.49/lb typical0.25 lb$0.37Typical price
Blue cheese, 2 oz$0.80/oz typical2 oz$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.41

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  • Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

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Olive and cooking oilVinegarSalt and pepper

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  • 25 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesNo-cookSummer

Typical price

$1.85 per serving$7.41 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 chayotes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp mild vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp oregano mexicano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 white or red onion
  • 1/2 cup mexican queso fresco

Steps

  1. Peel the chayotes, remove their centers, and slice them thinly.
  2. Slice the onion and crumble the queso fresco.
  3. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, water, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Toss the chayote and onion with the dressing, then fold in the queso fresco.

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