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Chayote and Hearts-of-Palm Salad

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Chayote and Hearts-of-Palm Salad

Chayote and Hearts-of-Palm Salad

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Equipment

  • Mandoline Slicer - A device for uniformly slicing vegetables such as chayotes and hearts of palm.

  • Salad Spinner - Equipment used to wash and dry leafy greens efficiently, reducing water weight.

  • High-Speed Blender or Food Processor - Appliances that can blend dressings or finely chop ingredients for consistent texture in salads.

  • Vegetable Peeler - Tool utilized to remove any remaining skin from sliced chayotes after cleaning them.

  • Salad Serving Bowls (Large) - Large containers used for presenting and serving the Chayote and Hearts of Palm Salad attractively.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - Essential tools for accurately measuring ingredients like oils, vinegars, etc., in dressings or other salad components.

  • Salad Plates (Small) - Dishes designed to serve individual portions of the Chayote and Hearts of Palm Salad.

  • Glass Storage Jars with Lids - Reusable containers used for storing freshly made salads while maintaining their quality without using plastic.

  • Mixing Bowls (Medium) - Large bowls suitable for preparing separate components of the salad before mixing them together.

  • Cutting Board & Knife Set - A set that includes essential tools for cutting vegetables like chayotes or hearts of palm in a safe and efficient manner, even if they're already sliced.

  • Salad Dressing Spoons - Spoons specifically designed to dress salads without disturbing the layered composition of ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion

  • 2 pound chayotes (also called mirlitons; 4 medium)

  • 2 (14- to 15-ounce) cans hearts of palm (not salad-cut), rinsed well and drained

  • 2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced

  • 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt using side of a large heavy knife. Whisk together lime juice, oil, and garlic paste in a large bowl, then add onion, tossing to coat.
2

Instruction 2

Halve chayotes lengthwise, then peel with a vegetable peeler and scoop out pits with a spoon. Cut chayotes crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then halve slices lengthwise to make 1/3-inch-thick sticks (sticks will not be uniform).
3

Instruction 3

Cook chayotes in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then, while still hot, toss with dressing. Cool to room temperature.
4

Instruction 4

Cut hearts of palm diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then add to chayote mixture along with celery, parsley, cilantro, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently toss.
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