NOPALES SESAME SALAD

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For a uniquely delicious salad, this recipe uses cactus as its main ingredient. It is so easy to toss together and will be on the table in no time at all.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound cactus pads or fresh or frozen green beans, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place cactus in a saucepan and cover with water; cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; place in a serving bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over cactus and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.