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Oaxacan Cactus and Tomato Salad with Feta (Ensalada de Nopales)

20 min Serves 4 ~165 kcal/serving ~£5.00 (£1.25/serving) Gluten-freeVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g nopales (cactus paddles), drained and sliced
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 20 g fresh coriander
  • 80 g feta cheese
  • 2 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
165 kcal
Protein
5.1 g
Carbohydrate
8.4 g
of which sugars
5.5 g
Fat
11.5 g
of which saturates
4 g
Fibre
4.3 g
Salt
1.28 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the nopales well and pat dry, then place in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Finely dice the tomatoes and red onion and add to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk together the juice of the limes and the olive oil, then toss through the salad.

  4. 4

    Scatter with the fresh coriander and crumbled feta cheese before serving.

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