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nopal (cactus) salad

(1 rating)
HappyCouple1990 avatar
Recipe by
ALEKSANDRA B.
@HappyCouple1990
Chicago, IL

We love this salad. It's very different but also very delicious.I hope you like it too.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For nopal (cactus) salad

  • 3
    cactus leaves
  • 3
    eggs, hard boiled2
  • 2 Tbsp
    sweet relish or 2 pickles,chopped
  • 1 can
    sweet peas
  • 1/2 c
    yogurt,plain
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise, light
  • 1 Tbsp
    mustard
  • pinch
    salt and pepper
  • 2
    green onions,chopped

How To Make nopal (cactus) salad

  • 1
    Clean the needles from the cactus leaves (or you can buy them already cleaned off).Cut in 1 inch stripes and boil for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Pour to one bowl.Add the peas (drained and rinsed),add chopped eggs,relish and green onion.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.Pour over the vegetables.Serve with any meat for dinner or serve it with salmon, rice,and beans like I did for dinner tonight.
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