Shrimp and Cactus Salad
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
16
ingredients
- 1 lb cactus pieces, paddles or 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced small
- 3 radishes, julienned
- 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons leaves oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup crumbled queso fresco or 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 lbs small cooked peeled and deveined shrimp
directions
- Pare the spines from the cactus; trim the base and around the edge. Dice into 3/4 x 1/4-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or until cold. Serve cold with baked corn tortillas.
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