Chayote or Mirliton Salad Recipe

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Chayote or Mirliton Salad
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  1. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil. Peel chayotes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (soft seed is edible). Add chayotes to water, and simmer until tender when pierced, about 10 minutes. Drain, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking; drain again.
  2. Stem and seed chile and bell pepper. Finely chop chile. Cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch squares. Cut cheese into 1/4- by 1-inch sticks. Peel and pit avocado and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Mix vinegar, oil, and cilantro, then add vinegar mixture, chayotes, and onions to vegetables in large bowl. Mix gently. Season to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 261.47 Kcal (1095 kJ)
Calories from fat 194 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.56g 33%
Cholesterol 22.33mg 7%
Sodium 141.77mg 6%
Potassium 455.12mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.07g 4%
Sugars 4.44g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25%
Protein 7.46g 15%
Vitamin C 48.3mg 80%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 13.4mg 74%
Calcium 184.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.91 Kcal (439 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.65g 33%
Cholesterol 8.96mg 7%
Sodium 56.88mg 6%
Potassium 182.61mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.84g 4%
Sugars 1.78g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 25%
Protein 2.99g 15%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 80%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 5.4mg 74%
Calcium 74mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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