Best Grilled Cactus Salad Recipes
NOPALES ASADOS
Nopales Asados (or Grilled Cactus) make a delicious and healthy side dish. The yummy, smokey flavor is something to savor! Serve as is or put it into a salad. It's sure to be a hit at your next backyard cookout.
Provided by Maggie Unzueta
Categories Side Dish
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
- Meanwhile rinse and pat dry the cactus paddles.
- Brush with the olive oil on both sides.
- Sprinkle with salt on both sides.
- Place on the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- If using the top rack of the grill, the cactus will need more time to cook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 291 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED CACTUS SALAD
Grilled cactus paddles and feta give this salad a unique flavor combination sure to become a favorite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Grill first 4 ingredients 8 to 12 min. or until cactus and onions are crisp-tender, turning occasionally and brushing cactus with 2 Tbsp. dressing for the last 2 min. (Some ingredients will cook faster than others. Transfer ingredients to cutting board as they finish cooking.) Cool 10 min.
- Chop cactus into 3/4-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Chop tomatoes and onions into 1/2-inch pieces; mix with cactus. Discard stems and seeds from chiles; coarsely chop chiles. Add to cactus mixture; mix lightly.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
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