Cactus Salad

Name: Cactus Salad
Ingredients: 4 large cactus pieces, paddles thorns and nodes removed; 2 quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 scallions; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil (reserve 1/3 cup oil); 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves; 1/2 cup red onion, sauteed; 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 2 chipotle chiles, drained & chopped

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 large cactus pieces, paddles thorns and nodes removed
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
3 scallions
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil (reserve 1/3 cup oil)
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup red onion, sauteed
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
2 chipotle chiles, drained & chopped

Directions

1

Pare off edges of cactus paddles and slice into 1/4 inch strips.
2

Bring water, salt, and scallions to a boil.
3

Drop in cactus strips and bring to boiling.
4

Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
5

Drain and rinse.
6

Combine vinegar, lime juice, oil, sun dried tomatoes, and oregano in separate bowl.
7

Arrange cactus strips and sauteed onions on platter, pour vinegar mixture over salad, sprinkle cheese and chilies on top and serve.