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Cactus Salad With Avocado Dressing- Nopales Recipe

Cactus Salad With Avocado Dressing- Nopales Recipe

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Cactus Salad With Avocado Dressing- Nopales

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Ingredients:

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1/4 onion
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1 tsp crumbled dry oregano
salt
1 1/2 lbs nopales , cleaned cactus paddles chopped (about 6 cups)
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 serrano chili, stemmed and seeded
1 1/2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or 1/2 cup feta , cheee
1/3 cup chopped scallion
1 cup pork crackling , chicharrones pieces (optional)

Directions:

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.).
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.
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 Serving Per 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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