Shrimp and Nopal Cactus Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb cactus paddles or fresh green beans
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 medium tomatoes, diced small
3 radishes , julienned
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp leaf oregano
1 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
2 lb small cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp

Directions:

Pare the spines from the cactus; trim the base and around the edge. Dice into 3/4 x 1/4-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or until cold. Serve cold with baked corn tortillas.
Nutrients Per Serving: Cal 100; Prot 12 g; Carbo 4 g; Fat 4 g; 66% Cal from Fat; Sod 286 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Epicurious

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	174.55 Kcal (731 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.05g	15%
Cholesterol	79.54mg	27%
Sodium	356.35mg	15%
Potassium	184.49mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.88g	3%
Sugars	1.4g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	2%
Protein	12.52g	25%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	55.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.82 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.44g	15%
Cholesterol	90.6mg	27%
Sodium	405.9mg	15%
Potassium	210.14mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.97g	3%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	2%
Protein	14.26g	25%
Vitamin C	5mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	3%
Calcium	63mg	6%

* 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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