Roasted Cactus Pad Salad
15m prep 20m cook 35m ready
Roasted cactus pads tossed with salsa and lime juice, served on lettuce with crumbled Cotija cheese.
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 1½ pounds cactus pads
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups any salsa
- Salt to taste
- Lime juice to taste
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup crumbled queso añejo or Cotija
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Trim and remove the spines from: 1½ pounds cactus pads
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Step 2.
Cut into ¾-inch squares. Place on a baking sheet and toss with: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon salt
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Step 3.
Roast, stirring occasionally, until the cactus is tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Combine the cactus in a bowl with: 1½ cups any salsa; Salt to taste; Lime juice to taste
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Step 4.
Line a serving bowl with: Romaine lettuce leaves
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Step 5.
Add the salad. Sprinkle with: ¼ cup crumbled queso añejo or Cotija
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