All You Need To Know About Cooking With Cactus

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Cactus Salad

A delicious way to enjoy nopales is in a salad. For this easy-peasy recipe, you'll need 2 pounds cooked cactus pads, Roma tomatoes, onion, cilantro and ranchero cheese. Combine the ingredients, and only add salt if absolutely necessary. This nutritious salad can be prepared to accompany classic Mexican dishes, as a taco filling, or simply on its own for a tasty snack.