Moderator note: There is no nurtritional info with this recipe but it should be under 10 rams carbs per serving.
Nopales Salad (From Epicurious
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6 nopales (cactus leaves)
1 onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated queso fresco or ricotta salata cheese
Dressing
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 Tablespoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt to taste
1. To prepare the nopales: If necessary, use a small sharp knife to remove
any residual thorns or nodules from the cactus leaves. Bring 8 cups salted
water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the nopales, onion,
and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cook at a brisk simmer until the
nopales are tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Discard the onion and garlic. Cut the nopales into strips about 1/2 inch
wide and 2 1/2 inches long. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2
hours or up to 2 days.
2. To make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes
in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season with salt.
3. Mix the nopales, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add
as much dressing as you like (refrigerate any remaining dressing for another
use) and toss. Divide the salad among 6 salad plates and top with the
avocado and queso fresco. Serve immediately.
Cardie
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