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Southwestern Cactus Salad Recipe
Southwestern cactus salad creates delicious spicy results using tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lemons for hot and spicy regional specialties that showcase unique ingredients. This adventurous preparation introduces cactus as accessible salad ingredient while the spicy elements provide authentic southwestern heat. The combination creates distinctive flavors while the tender cactus provides unique texture that makes this salad memorable.
A delicious spicy salad, made from tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lemons. This is hot and spicy, so beware!
Prep Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) jar nopales – drained, rinsed, and dried
2 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup diced onion
5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 lemons
½ teaspoon garlic salt (Optional)
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 30 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 30 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 131mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium 119mg | 9% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 376mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
