California Cactus Salad

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This is a latin inspired recipe adapted from cooking light magazine. I sometimes can find cactus pads in walmart.

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Steps

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Peel thorns from cactus pads with a vegetable peeler , leaving the green skin.

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Cut cactus pads into thin strips.

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Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

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Add the cactus and garlic , saute 7-8 minutes or until cactus is tender.

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Combine the cactus mixture , beans and the next 7 ingredients.

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Arrange 1 1 / 2 cups lettuce on each of 4 plates , top each with 1 / 2 cup cactus mixture , 1 1 / 2 tbls.

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Cheese , and about 2 teaspoons sour cream.

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Enjoy !.

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Yield: 4 servings.

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Ingredients

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cactus pieces, olive oil, garlic cloves, canned black beans, green onions, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, sugar, ground cumin, dried chipotle powder, tomatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream