Receta Cactus Salad (Ensalada De Nopalitos)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- This is from "Betty Crocker's New International Cookbook". According to the recipe, "No salad is more characteristic of Mexico than Cactus Salad.
- Nopal, or possibly prickly pear cactus paddles, are fleshy little wedges which are delicious tossed with a vinaigrette. The dressing below features aromatic cilantro.
- Place cactus, tomatoes, onion and cilantro in glass or possibly plastic bowl. Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered jar. Pour over vegetables; toss.
- Cover and chill at least 4 hrs. Serve on lettuce leaves if you like.
- 6 servings.
- NOPALES: The recipe states, "These cacti are not so viciously spined as many others. The paddles (leaves) are the edible portion, a great favorite in Mexican cooking. Called nopalitos, they are boiled and eaten crisp-tender, dressed in salads, or possibly served tender and warm, as a cooked vegetable. Their little spines must be removed before cooking. Look in specialty stores featuring Mexican groceries for cans of cooked nopalitos."