CACTUS SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds fresh or prepared cactus paddles or nopales, needles removed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 to 2 medium serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
2 bunches cilantro, leaves only, chopped
1/2 cup finely grated Cotija or Anejo cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 to 6 lettuce leaves
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced for garnish
1/4 cup cracked black pepper garnish, recipe follows
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or broiler. Place cactus paddles in a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Grill or broil the paddles until grill marks appear on each side, or they turn dark green with black patches, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours or overnight. Cut cactus into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cactus, tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro and cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup oil, the vinegar, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss well. Serve on plates lined with lettuce leaves, and garnish with avocado slices sprinkled with cracked pepper garnish.
  • In a small bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Spoon over vegetables or drizzle lightly over dressed salads as a garnish.

John Atakorah
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One word: gross.


Xiennia Cervantes
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This salad was a disaster. The cactus was overcooked and the dressing was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Francis Aheto
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this salad was not it. The cactus was slimy and the dressing was weird. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jama Mohamed
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Cactus salad? No thanks, I'll pass.


Tumushabe Abes
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This recipe was a waste of time. The cactus was tough and the dressing was tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Adeed Samad
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Meh.


Juvens Joseph
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The cactus was not very flavorful and the dressing was a bit too oily. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mansour Mir Hussaini
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cactus was cooked well and the dressing was flavorful. I would recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for something different.


Crux Creation
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cactus. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rod Marlow
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This was a great recipe. The cactus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


XILVEN GAMING
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Loved this salad! The cactus was a nice change from the usual greens and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amanullah Jan
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. The cactus added a nice crunch and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ahmed ayo
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. The cactus salad was delicious! The cactus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Reham Mansy
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This salad was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the cactus. I'll definitely be making this again for my next gathering.


Muhammed Akib
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I've never had cactus salad before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and the results were delicious. The cactus was surprisingly tender and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Nafiz Khan
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This cactus salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of textures and flavors was amazing. The cactus was cooked perfectly, still retaining a bit of its crunch, while the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


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