Chayote Salad recipe is made with diced fresh chayote, then combined with green onions, tomatoes, red bell peppers and basil. You can dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette or even mayonnaise. Chayote can be found in some well-stocked grocery stores or most Mexican markets.
Fresh poblano chiles are stuffed with quinoa, onion, carrot, pine nuts, celery and Mexican cheese. The chiles are topped with an ancho sauce.
A heart-healthier version of fried yuca that uses fresh or frozen yuca and non-stick vegetable spray.
This recipe for John's Cactus Salsa is made with fresh nopales, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeno's, garlic, onion, 3 kinds of beans, cilantro and olive oil. This is a pretty salsa you can serve with tortilla chips or use it top your tacos.