Cactus Salad

Culinary Tools:

• Junior Steamer/Colander
• Chef’s Knife
• 3-Quart Mixing Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup tomatoes, diced
• ¼ Cup onions, diced
• 1 Jalapeno pepper, seedless and diced
• ¼ Cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can cactus, or 1 ½ cups fresh cactus
• Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
• 2/3 Teaspoons garlic cloves, minced

Procedure:

Wash and drain the cactus using the Junior Steamer/Colander.  Cut tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro with the Chef’s Knife.  Place all ingredients in the 3-Quart Mixing Bowl; gently stir until thoroughly mixed.  Leave in the refrigerator for 1 hour prior to serving.