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.