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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (246g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

cactus pieces

Calories 57
Calories from Fat 3 (5%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.4g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 584mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 18%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 3.0g 6%

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Cactus Salsa (Salsa De Nopalitos)

Recipe #223930 | 15 min | 15 min prep | add private note

By: Chef Carodriguez
Apr 22, 2007

This is a great way to eat healthy cactus. Its great to eat with chips or as a side dish with carne asada. Its fast, simple, and will make your mouth watery!

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain and rinse nopalitos in a colander.
  2. 2
    Chop nopalitos in 1/2 inch pieces.
  3. 3
    Chop cabbage, onion, tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro.
  4. 4
    Mix everything in a large serving bowl.
  5. 5
    Squeeze lemons and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

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