Best Chayote With Christophine Vinaigrette Recipes

Sauteed Chayote with Garlic and Herbs image

Provided by Norma Shirley

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large chayote squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, pitted, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote, 1 tablespoon parsley, and garlic. Sauté until chayote is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

Chayote Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 Chayote (a.k.a. Chocho, or Christophine), peeled and thinly sliced
2 yellow peppers, julienned
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup peanut or vegetable oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Toss together in a bowl. Turn out onto a platter and sprinkle with more salt and pepper.;

Chayote Slaw image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 poblano chili*
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups matchstick-size strips pitted chayote** (from 3 medium)
1/3 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

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.