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Cactus Salad
A traditional Mexican dish that uses cactus paddles as a base for salad.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Jessica Pinney📖 cookingwithjanica
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●pan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
If you are using fresh nopales, place them in a saucepan and cover with water and boil for about ⏱️ 5 minutes just till they change to a darker green color. Drain and rinse with cool water.
Nopales4
2
If using canned, drain and rinse. If they are slimy, you can grill in a pan for a few minutes on each side.
3
In a large serving bowl, combine the nopales, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños and 1/4 cup cilantro. Toss to combine.
Nopales4
4
Add all the herbs and lime juice and drizzle with olive oil. Stir gently.
Lime (juiced)1Olive Oil1 Tablespoon
5
Sprinkle with the tablespoon of cilantro and queso fresco.
6
Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
76 kcal
fat Content
5 g
serving Size
1 g
fiber Content
2.2 g
sugar Content
1.5 g
sodium Content
180 mg
protein Content
3.3 g
carbohydrate Content
4.7 g
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