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Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 nopal cactus paddles, cleaned
2 tbsp salad oil
1 small red onion , julienned
3 tsp pumpkinseeds, toasted
2 oz prickly pear vinaigrette, recipe follows
4 lime wedges
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp raspberry vinegar
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
30 raspberries
2 oz prickly pear syrup
1/2 cup mango, diced
salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat grill.
Place paddles over open grill and cook until just soft. Set aside.
Place oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add onions and saute until caramelized. Set aside.
Slice cactus paddles and arrange on plate. Place onions over the top and sprinkle with pumpkinseeds. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the cactus; squeeze lime over the top and set the lime wedges on the plate.
Prickly Pear Vinaigrette:
Place the vinegars, mustard, raspberries and syrup in a blender and puree. Add mango and puree until smooth. Strain the dressing and add salt and pepper to taste.
Yield: 2 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	131.26 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.62g	13%
Sodium	10.81mg	0%
Potassium	156.81mg	3%
Total Carbs	14.3g	5%
Sugars	5.58g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.79g	15%
Protein	2.14g	4%
Vitamin C	31.9mg	53%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	33.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.04 Kcal (369 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.78g	13%
Sodium	7.25mg	0%
Potassium	105.18mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.59g	5%
Sugars	3.74g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	15%
Protein	1.44g	4%
Vitamin C	21.4mg	53%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	22.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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