Chayote Pasta Salad

Chayote Pasta Salad is a refreshing low-carb twist on traditional pasta salads, featuring tender chayote noodles tossed with vibrant vegetables and a zesty lime dressing. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side for any meal.

Ingredients

• Chayote - 2 medium, spiralized
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced

Steps

1. Spiralize the chayote using a vegetable spiralizer to create chayote noodles.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the chayote noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
6. Fold in the diced avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and potassium.

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