CACTUS, ZUCCHINI AND RED PEPPER SALAD
Make your next party the talk of the town by serving this colorful salad of cactus, zucchini and red pepper tossed with a cilantro vinaigrette.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make vinaigrette, in small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling. Add cactus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water, or plunge into large bowl of ice and water; drain. Repeat rinsing and draining twice.
- In large bowl, mix cactus, zucchini and bell pepper. Add vinaigrette; toss to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg
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Mohamed Gomaa
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I grilled some zucchini and red peppers and then added them to this salad. It was delicious!
Karim Canadian
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great potluck dish because it's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.
Antoine Morin
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Charles Hooten
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cactus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful that it really masks the taste of the cactus.
Mahar Ayan
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a few hours ahead of time and it will still be delicious.
Jeton Jeton
[email protected]I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add some chopped avocado or crumbled feta cheese.
Rehan Rajpoot
[email protected]This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for summer.
White Hacker
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and healthy.
Zailyn Rubio
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
Thato Motsapi
[email protected]I love the addition of cactus to this salad. It adds a unique texture and flavor that I really enjoy.
Royal Rose Quartz
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini and red pepper that I needed to use up, and this salad was the perfect solution.
Debra Cummings
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are well-balanced.
Aisha Hashoum
[email protected]The dressing is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the vegetables.
ch adeel pub g mobile
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
etiuyo warrie
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of cactus, zucchini, and red pepper is unique and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.