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Ingredients
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4 medium nopales (fresh cactus leaves)
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1 large tomato, diced
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¾ cup fresh corn kernels
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⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco
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2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
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Holding nopales by the bottom, gently scrape off thorns, brown spots and ends using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. (To protect your fingers from thorns, wear thick gloves or use a cloth.) Rinse the nopales under cold water. Cut them into long narrow strips, then cut crosswise, making 1/2-inch squares.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the nopales; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and olive green, about 5 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
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Combine the nopales, tomato, corn, queso fresco, jalapeño, cilantro, oil, lime juice and salt in a large salad bowl and toss to coat. Top with more cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
108 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 3/4 cup | |
Calories 108 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
Vitamin A 961IU | 19% |
Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 4% |
Folate 25mcg | 6% |
Vitamin K 10mcg | 8% |
Sodium 196mg | 9% |
Calcium 198mg | 15% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Magnesium 62mg | 15% |
Potassium 432mg | 9% |
Zinc 1mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.