Caribbean Salad


Course : Salads
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1 Pound sweet potato or boniato

4 Cups water

2 Cups diced mirliton (about 1 large) or chayote squash

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup frozen whole kernel corn

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

1/3 Cup thinly sliced onion

3 Tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

3 Tablespoons water

2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 Teaspoons olive oil

6 Cloves garlic -- crushed

6 Large red leaf lettuce leaves

1 1/2 Cups sliced red bell pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


Peel sweet potato and cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine 4 cups water and sweet potato in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Add mir iton and simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Add I cup bell pepper and corn-, cook I minute, Drain well and set aside. Combine cilantro and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Let stand 5 minutes. Add sweet potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Marinate at room temperature 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or cover and chill; toss gently before serving. Spoon I cup onto each of the 6 lettuce-lined salad plates; top with sliced bell pepper.

 

Nutritional Information:

317 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (27% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1108mg Sodium


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