GRILLED CACTUS SALAD

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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

Ingredients

6 large cactus paddles, cleaned, spines removed
3 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded
1 onion, quartered
2 serrano chiles
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup tightly packed chopped fresh cilantro

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