Chayote Slaw With Cumin And Lime Recipes

CHAYOTE SLAW WITH AVOCADO AND CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the chayote, cabbage, carrots, jicama, scallions, cumin, coriander and 2 teaspoons salt. Let the flavors combine while you make the dressing for the slaw.
• To a food processor, add the crema, orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, agave, hot sauce, garlic, avocado and jalapeno. Process until completely smooth; season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve; the dressing can be made 1 day in advance.
• When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the vegetables. Garnish with the reserved scallions and serve immediately.

CHAYOTE COLESLAW

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

CUCUMBER AND CHAYOTE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, juice, sugar, chipotle puree, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients, tossing well to combine. Refrigerate, covered, a minimum of 1 hour, or overnight. Serve chilled.

CHAYOTE SLAW

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.

SPICY COLESLAW WITH CUMIN-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For slaw:.
• Cook carrots in med. saucepan of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minute.
• Drain, then cool.
• Transfer carrots to large bowl.
• Add cabbage, bell pepper, onion and cilantro.
• For dressing:
• Whisk lime juice, ground cumin, minced garlic and hot pepper sauce in med. bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper; serve.
• Note: Cabbage mixture and dressing can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewhisk dressing before continuing.