Ensalada De Tunos (canarian Cactus Salad)
Ensalada de Tunos, or Canarian Cactus Salad, is a refreshing and unique dish from the Canary Islands. This salad features the tender young pads of the prickly pear cactus, known as "tunos" in Spanish, along with other fresh ingredients that come together to create a delightful and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tender young pads of prickly pear cactus (tunos)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the spines from the cactus pads and dice them into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cactus, red onion, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Sharp knife Large mixing bowl Small bowl
Tools
Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Ensalada de Tunos as a side dish with grilled fish or as a light and refreshing appetizer.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to handle the cactus pads carefully to avoid getting pricked by the tiny spines.
Cost
$10