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Recipe submitted by camille@mexconnect.com

Nopales Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 Kilo (2.2 lbs.) Nopales (cactus paddles)
    1 Onion - halved
    4 Cups Water
    2 tablespoon Salt
    2 Large Tomatoes - chopped
    1 Large Onion - chopped
    4 Green Chiles - Serrano or Jalapeño - chopped

Directions:

If the nopales you buy do not already have the thorns removed, do so carefully. I recommend using gloves and a carrot peeler to do this.  Once you have removed all of the thorns, wash and chop the nopales, place them in a pan with the 4 cups of water, halved onion and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes or until tender.  Drain nopales and combine with remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning adding more salt if necessary.  This dish gets better if you let it sit a few hours in the fridge before serving.

Serves: 4 or more

Preparation time: 1 hour

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i spent a summer in Mexico, my Mama would cook this b/c it was truely veg.  Nopales have a gentle, slightly tangy flavor. If you see them in the store TRY THIS, w/ black beans & rice & sliced mango for a great meal. This is my dinner tonight.

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