CACTUS SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds fresh or prepared cactus paddles or nopales, needles removed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 to 2 medium serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
2 bunches cilantro, leaves only, chopped
1/2 cup finely grated Cotija or Anejo cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 to 6 lettuce leaves
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced for garnish
1/4 cup cracked black pepper garnish, recipe follows
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or broiler. Place cactus paddles in a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Grill or broil the paddles until grill marks appear on each side, or they turn dark green with black patches, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours or overnight. Cut cactus into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cactus, tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro and cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup oil, the vinegar, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss well. Serve on plates lined with lettuce leaves, and garnish with avocado slices sprinkled with cracked pepper garnish.
  • In a small bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Spoon over vegetables or drizzle lightly over dressed salads as a garnish.

Saba Thaheem
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This salad was amazing! The cactus was so tender and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rohail King
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The cactus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Rajon Sutradhar
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This salad was a disappointment. The cactus was tough and the dressing was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


joey rodriquez
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This was a great recipe. The salad was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


Obukohwo Godstime
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I loved this salad! The cactus was a nice change from the usual greens. The dressing was also very tasty.


Tyler Mills
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This salad was delicious! The cactus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Colton Alexander
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This salad was a great way to try something new. The cactus was mild and slightly tangy, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for something different.


Johnny Hick
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! The cactus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Ashley Gilmore
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This was a great recipe! The cactus salad was easy to make and very tasty. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and healthy salad.


Ernest Boahene
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cactus. The dressing was also a big hit - it was tangy and flavorful, but not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this salad again for my next party.


MD HELAL UDDIN KHAN
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I was skeptical about trying cactus salad, but I'm so glad I did! The cactus was mild and slightly tangy, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. The veggies added a nice crunch and freshness. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone look


Umar Md
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This cactus salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of textures and flavors was amazing. The cactus was cooked perfectly - tender and slightly crunchy. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the veggies added a nice crunch. I will definit


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