Confetti Cactus Salad

Name: Confetti Cactus Salad
Ingredients: Salad:; 1 cup nopalitos (about 3 chopped nopales - cactus paddles); 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; Vinaigrette:; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

Salad:
1 cup nopalitos (about 3 chopped nopales - cactus paddles)
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

To prepare salad, cook nopalitos in boiling water 10 minutes. Drain. Place nopalitos in a medium bowl; cool. Add onion, corn, cilantro, and beans; toss gently.
2

To prepare vinaigrette, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill.