Southwestern Cactus Salad

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A delicious spicy salad, made from tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lemons. This is hot and spicy, so beware!

Submitted by Lupe Burke

Updated on July 14, 2022

5

Prep Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) jar nopales - drained, rinsed, and dried
2 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup diced onion
5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 lemons
½ teaspoon garlic salt (Optional)

Directions

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Squeeze the juice from both lemons over the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if you'd like) and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

30	Calories
0g	Fat
8g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 30
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 131mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 40mg	44%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 376mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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