Chayote and Red Pepper Salad

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Stewart Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 chayotes peeled cut in half and pits removed
 * 1 large red bell pepper cored and seeded and cut into julienne strips
 * ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
 * juice of 2 limes
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Slice chayotes as thin as possible and cut into julienne strips.
 * 2) Combine chayote and bell pepper in a bowl then add olive oil and lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
 * 3) Toss well and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.