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Ensalada de nopal (cactus salad)

                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                       
 
 
 Ingredients:
  •  24 oz sliced or diced, use fresh or in jars
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeds removed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 small purple onion, chopped small      
  • 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro      
  •  2 fresh lemons, juice      
  • 1/4 tsp of dry oregano           
  • pepper to taste
  •  salt to taste
 Directions:
 
If using fresh cactus, you must cook it first. In a large filled with water, add the cactus,  1/3 cup of vinegar, 1 garlic clove, 1 small onion and salt to taste. Cook the cactus on high heat until the cactus change from a bright green to a dull green. Once cooked pour them in a colander in the sink, and rinse them well, let them cool completely before using.
 
 
  
If using from a jar pour them in a colander and rise them well. Add all the ingredients in a bowl and toss them together with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like the strong acid flavor add more lemon juice.
 
 
Serving suggestions:
 
Always serve chilled, on top of tostadas, or with totopos (tortilla chips) or as a side to a meal.