Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients:
1 cup cleaned and finely chopped cactus leaf or 1 (14oz) jar cactus, drained and rinsed
1 small white onion, cut into thin wedges
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
3 Tbsp cider vinegar
Pinch of salt, optional
1 small head of romaine lettuce, shredded
1 tomato, finely chopped
2 radishes, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Crumbled queso fresco or shredded mozzarella cheese as garnish, optional

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix cactus, onion, chile and vinegar. Add salt, if desired. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes. Place lettuce on a platter. Top with marinated cactus mixture, tomato, radishes and cilantro. Garnish with queso fresco or mozzarella cheese, if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Cactus Salad
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe