Cactus Salad (Ensalada De Nopalitos) Recipe

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   ["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."""]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.