CARNITAS WITH SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES AND CACTUS SALAD
Provided by Susie Jimenez
Time 4h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the pork: Melt the lard in a large pot over medium heat. Squeeze the juice from the citrus fruits into the lard along with the skins. Add the pork shoulder, bay leaf, onions and salt. Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover the pot and cook the pork, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- In the meantime, for the pickled vegetables: In a non-reactive pot, bring the vinegar, chiles de arbol, salt and peppercorns to a boil. Take off the heat and add the green beans, wax beans, carrots, corn, garlic and jalapenos. Chill in the refrigerator to cool down, at least 1 hour. Will hold in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For the cactus salad: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and grill the cactus paddles until soft and charred, about 10 minutes. Remove the paddles and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill the scallions until just cooked, about 3 minutes. After the cactus and scallions have cooled, dice them up and mix with the tomatoes, chile and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
- After the pork has been cooking and is soft, turn the heat up to medium-high and add the cola. Cook until the pork caramelizes, 15 to 20 minutes.
- To assemble the carnitas, strain a spoonful of the pork from the fat and serve on a warm corn tortilla. Garnish with the pickled vegetables, the cactus salad and lime wedges.
CACTUS SALAD
Make and share this Cactus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pare off edges of cactus paddles and slice into ¼ inch strips.
- Bring water, salt, and scallions to a boil.
- Drop in cactus strips and bring to boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
- Drain and rinse.
- Combine vinegar, lime juice, oil, sun dried tomatoes, and oregano in separate bowl.
- Arrange cactus strips and sautéed onions on platter, pour vinegar mixture over salad, sprinkle cheese and chilies on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1795.5, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.6
SOUTHWESTERN CACTUS SALAD
A delicious spicy salad, made from tender cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lemons. This is hot and spicy, so beware!
Provided by Lupe Burke
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine cactus, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Squeeze the juice from both lemons over the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if you'd like) and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 130.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CACTUS SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING- NOPALES
This makes a nice side for traditional Mexican dishes. It is much different than the usual nopales salad because it takes on the flavor of the avocado. I even ate this for breakfast with a tostada shell! You can prepare the nopales ahead but don't make the dressing too far in advanced because it may discolor. I also kept it healthier by leaving out the chicharron. From Fresh Mexico by By Marcella Valladolid.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the onion, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups water in a large heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cactus and boil for 7 minutes, or until tender and no longer bright green. Strain the cactus and discard the onion and garlic. Cool completely. (The cactus can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Put the avocado, cilantro leaves, olive oil, serrano chile, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender. Blend until very smooth (the dressing will be thick). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the cactus to a large bowl and add the tomatoes, queso fresco, scallions, and chopped cilantro. Toss to combine. Add enough dressing to coat, and toss gently. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and top each serving with chicharones if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 43.1, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 3.9
CACTUS SALAD
Provided by Priscila Satkoff
Categories Salad Vegetable Vegetarian Cinco de Mayo Dinner Chill Boil Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. To prepare the nopales: If necessary, use a small sharp knife to remove any residual thorns or nodules from the cactus leaves. Bring 8 cups salted water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the nopales, onion, and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cook at a brisk simmer until the nopales are tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Discard the onion and garlic. Cut the nopales into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 2 1/2 inches long. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
- 2. To make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season with salt.
- 3. Mix the nopales, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add as much dressing as you like (refrigerate any remaining dressing for another use) and toss. Divide the salad among 6 salad plates and top with the avocado and queso fresco. Serve immediately.
CALIFORNIA CACTUS SALAD
This is a Latin inspired recipe adapted from Cooking Light magazine. I sometimes can find cactus pads in Walmart.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Mexican
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel thorns from cactus pads with a vegetable peeler, leaving the green skin; cut cactus pads into thin strips.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the cactus and garlic, saute 7-8 minutes or until cactus is tender. Combine the cactus mixture, beans and the next 7 ingredients(beans through tomatoes).
- Arrange 1 1/2 cups lettuce on each of 4 plates, top each with 1/2 cup cactus mixture, 1 1/2 tbls. cheese, and about 2 teaspoons sour cream. Enjoy!
- Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 145.7, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 3.6
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