Yield: 4 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 medium | Mirliton (chayote) or 1 |
\N large | Cucumber |
¼ cup | Chopped tomatoes cut in inch dice |
¼ cup | Finely chopped red onions |
2 teaspoons | Finely chopped fresh dill |
¾ teaspoon | Salt |
\N \N | Black pepper |
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add chayote; simmer until tender, 35 to 45 minutes; peel, seed and cut in ¼-inch dice. If using a cucumber, simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes; peel, cut in half vertically, scoop out seeds and dice. You should have a generous cup of chayote or cucumber.
Combine chayote with tomatoes, onions, dill, salt and 8 turns of pepper in a small bowl. Serve with seafood dishes.