Nopal Cactus Salad Recipes

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SHRIMP AND NOPAL CACTUS SALAD

Provided by Terry Conlan

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Appetizer     Feta     Shrimp     Radish     Summer     Chill     Healthy     Cilantro     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 16 (1-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • Pare the spines from the cactus; trim the base and around the edge. Dice into 3/4 x 1/4-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or until cold. Serve cold with baked corn tortillas.

1 pound cactus paddles or fresh green beans
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 medium tomatoes, diced small
3 radishes, julienned
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons leaf oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
2 pounds small cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp

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