CACTUS SALAD

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Make and share this Cactus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large cactus pieces, paddles thorns and nodes removed
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
3 scallions
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil (reserve 1/3 cup oil)
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup red onion, sauteed
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
2 chipotle chiles, drained & chopped

Steps:

  • Pare off edges of cactus paddles and slice into ¼ inch strips.
  • Bring water, salt, and scallions to a boil.
  • Drop in cactus strips and bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Combine vinegar, lime juice, oil, sun dried tomatoes, and oregano in separate bowl.
  • Arrange cactus strips and sautéed onions on platter, pour vinegar mixture over salad, sprinkle cheese and chilies on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1795.5, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.6

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