This simple salad dish makes use of chayote or vegetable pears or chokos. Use fresh ones if you can because the taste and texture are fair superior.

Chayote Salad (Ensalada de Chayotes) - Easy Mexican Recipe For Mexican Food

• 2 lb chayote
• 1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 tsp salt or more
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

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• In a saucepan, place chayotes (unpeeled)
• Cover with water, add a pinch of salt and cook covered for 30 to 40 mins or till soft
• Drain and let cool for 5 mins
• Peel chayote, cut into strips
• Chill in refrigerator
• In a bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and oregano
• Blend well
• Just before serving, mix chayotes with dressing, top with onion and sprinkle with more oregano if wish
• Let stand for 5 mins before serving

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