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Cactus Salad (Nopales)
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Cactus Salad (Nopales)

Cactus salad is a refreshing and unique dish that showcases the wonderful flavor of nopales. A great side or light meal!

Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 100 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

40
min total
4
servings
100
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cupsNopales, diced
  • 1 cupTomatoes, diced
  • 1 smallOnion, diced
  • 1/4 cupCilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoonsLime juice

Instructions

  1. 01

    Boil nopales in water for about 15 minutes until tender.

  2. 02

    Drain and rinse under cold water.

  3. 03

    Mix with diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

  4. 04

    Serve as a side or light meal.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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