Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Name: Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 nopal cactus paddles, cleaned; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 1 small red onion, julienned; 3 teaspoons pumpkinseeds, toasted; 2 ounces Prickly Pear Vinaigrette, recipe follows; 4 lime wedges; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 30 raspberries; 2 ounces prickly pear syrup; 1/2 cup mango, diced; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 nopal cactus paddles, cleaned
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 small red onion, julienned
3 teaspoons pumpkinseeds, toasted
2 ounces Prickly Pear Vinaigrette, recipe follows
4 lime wedges
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
30 raspberries
2 ounces prickly pear syrup
1/2 cup mango, diced
Salt and pepper

1
Preheat grill.
2
Place paddles over open grill and cook until just soft.
3
Set aside.
4
Place oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
5
When the oil is hot, add onions and saute until caramelized.
6
Set aside.
7
Slice cactus paddles and arrange on plate.
8
Place onions over the top and sprinkle with pumpkinseeds.
9
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the cactus; squeeze lime over the top and set the lime wedges on the plate.
10
Place the vinegars, mustard, raspberries and syrup in a blender and puree.
11
Add mango and puree until smooth.
12
Strain the dressing and add salt and pepper to taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 nopal cactus paddles, cleaned, 2 tablespoons salad oil, 1 small red onion, julienned, 3 teaspoons pumpkinseeds, toasted, and more.

Yes, Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Nopal Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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