Cactus Salad

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Black pepper - To taste
• Salt - To taste
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red onion - 1/2 small, thinly sliced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
• Nopales (cactus paddles) - 2 cups, cleaned and diced

Let's Get Started

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the diced nopales and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked nopales, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Salad
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Calories: 120
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 5g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Sugar: 10g