Cactus Salad With Avocado Dressing- Nopales Recipe

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Cactus Salad With Avocado Dressing- Nopales
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Directions:

  1. Combine the onion, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups water in a large heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cactus and boil for 7 minutes, or until tender and no longer bright green. Strain the cactus and discard the onion and garlic. Cool completely. (The cactus can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  2. Put the avocado, cilantro leaves, olive oil, serrano chile, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender. Blend until very smooth (the dressing will be thick). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  3. Transfer the cactus to a large bowl and add the tomatoes, queso fresco, scallions, and chopped cilantro. Toss to combine. Add enough dressing to coat, and toss gently. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and top each serving with chicharones if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 586.77 Kcal (2457 kJ)
Calories from fat 424.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.18g 73%
Cholesterol 75.59mg 25%
Sodium 1522.83mg 63%
Potassium 1135.87mg 24%
Total Carbs 13.76g 5%
Sugars 3.57g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8.06g 32%
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 25.8mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 14.3mg 79%
Calcium 392.4mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.51 Kcal (685 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.15g 73%
Cholesterol 21.06mg 25%
Sodium 424.36mg 63%
Potassium 316.53mg 24%
Total Carbs 3.83g 5%
Sugars 1g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 32%
Protein 7.8g 56%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 4mg 79%
Calcium 109.3mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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