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Southwestern Cactus Salad

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"A delicious spicy salad, made from tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lemons. This is hot and spicy, so beware!"
Southwestern Cactus Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 5 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar nopales - drained, rinsed, and dried
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
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DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Squeeze the juice from both lemons over the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if you'd like) and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JENA-RATOR 
You might want to drain and rinse the cactus before adding it to the mix, otherwise it has a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DOWENSNEWLAND 
I love this stuff! I have made it for several parties and it always goes over very well. You... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by NANCYWHITLOCK 
Larry did not like the slime caused by the aloe. Is cactus something I should eat since I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by SushiMoochi 
My family has been making this salad for years. My father doesnt like cilantro, and others... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2006 by RL5 
I grew up with "Nopalitos" and as another reviewer stated it important to DRAIN off & RINSE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2005 by MNMELISSA 
The first time I tried this recipe I was hooked. I don't use jalapenos and I make sure to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by Pesco 
I found this salad to be quite addictive. I didn't think the garlic salt was necessary but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2007 by Caroline C 
Ok, you absolutely HAVE to drain and rinse the cactus - straight out of the jar, they are SO... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by Debbwl56 
This has a cool fresh taste. Having used nopales in other dishes I knew to rinse before using,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by keylimeone 
This is GREAT! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I did not add the jalapeno peppers because... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Southwestern Cactus Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 31

  • Total Fat: 0.4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 132mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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