Shrimp and Cactus Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 160 Minutes

Ready In: 180 Minutes

Servings: 16

This is a delicious cold salad that is a little different fron the usual fare. Cactus has lots of vitamins, so it's very healthy as well! You couls also multiply the servings by addig cold cooked pasta.

Ingredients:

1 lb cactus pieces, paddles or 1 lb fresh green beans

1 cup thinly sliced onion

2 minced garlic cloves

2 medium tomatoes, diced small

3 radishes, julienned

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoons leaves oregano

1 teaspoon salt

fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or 1/4 cup feta cheese

2 lbs small cooked peeled and deveined shrimp

Directions:

1. Pare the spines from the cactus; trim the base and around the edge. Dice into 3/4 x 1/4-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or until cold. Serve cold with baked corn tortillas.

By RecipeOfHealth.com