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Ensalada De Nopalitos Cactus Salad Recipe

Ensalada De Nopalitos Cactus Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups cooked nopales ( nopalitos)
3 tbsp chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp dried mexican oregano
2 tbsp fresh lime juice or vinegar
tsp o p p i n g
3 tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or anejo or monterey jack cheese
1/3 cup purple onion rings
3 canned chilies jalapenos en escabeche, cut into quarters lengthwise
1 avocado, peeled and sliced (optional)
romaine lettuce for the side of the serving platter

Directions:

Mix the nopalitos with the next four ingredients and set aside to season for 30 minutes.
Stir well and adjust seasoning.
Spread the nopalitos over the platter about 1 1/2 inches deep.
Decorate with the tomatoes slices and top with cilantro, cheese, onion rings, chile strips, and slices of avocado (if used).
Overlap the romaine leaves around the edges of the platter and serve at room temperature.
Green Beans or chayote can be substituted if cactus is not available.
Information and recipe from:
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	97.95 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.66g	10%
Cholesterol	4.63mg	2%
Sodium	70.88mg	3%
Potassium	428.61mg	9%
Total Carbs	8.49g	3%
Sugars	2.82g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.52g	18%
Protein	3.12g	6%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	24%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	174mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.67 Kcal (246 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	10%
Cholesterol	2.77mg	2%
Sodium	42.46mg	3%
Potassium	256.75mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.09g	3%
Sugars	1.69g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	18%
Protein	1.87g	6%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	24%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	104.2mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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