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Southwestern Cactus Salad
Lupe Burke
"A delicious spicy salad, made from tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lemons. This is hot and spicy, so beware!"
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1 h 5 m servings 30 calsOriginal recipe yields 8 servings
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Per Serving: 30 calories; 0.3 g fat; 8.2 g carbohydrates; 1.7 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 131 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
3/23/2001
You might want to drain and rinse the cactus before adding it to the mix, otherwise it has a very slimy affect.
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7/31/2007
Ok, you absolutely HAVE to drain and rinse the cactus - straight out of the jar, they are SO salty, and unbelievably slimey. I had to rinse them 5 or 6 times before they weren't horrid. Also, th...
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3/23/2001
You might want to drain and rinse the cactus before adding it to the mix, otherwise it has a very slimy affect.
3/22/2008
My family has been making this salad for years. My father doesnt like cilantro, and others not a fan of raw onions, so both are placed on the side if someone wishes to add them in. However, we...
2/3/2006
I grew up with "Nopalitos" and as another reviewer stated it important to DRAIN off & RINSE the slime. In my family we use canned sliced jalapenos and sprinkled the juice over the nopalitos t...
7/29/2009
I was in the produce department today and found fresh clean and cut cactus. So I brought some home and found this recipe -- thank goodness! I didn't think my boyfriend would like cactus (nopal...
4/25/2011
Excellent salad! I use fresh cactus because it's healthier. Clean, dice and boil until tender. Drain & rinse, rinse, rinse! (When you run your fingers through the colander you should not feel an...
12/11/2002
I love this stuff! I have made it for several parties and it always goes over very well. You should rinse off the cactus though, or atleast drain very well. Good stuff! Give it a try!
7/31/2007
Ok, you absolutely HAVE to drain and rinse the cactus - straight out of the jar, they are SO salty, and unbelievably slimey. I had to rinse them 5 or 6 times before they weren't horrid. Also, th...
7/9/2007
This has a cool fresh taste. Having used nopales in other dishes I knew to rinse before using, and used 1 clove of fresh garlic making this a great side.
2/27/2003
Larry did not like the slime caused by the aloe. Is cactus something I should eat since I can't have aloe?