Yucca & Prickly Pear Cactus Blossom Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a high smoke point.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness and is lower in calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: none

💰Cheaper: none

Avocado is a nutrient-dense ingredient.

Peel and chop the yucca into chunks.

Boil the yucca in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain the yucca and let it cool slightly.

While the yucca cools, prepare the cactus blossoms by rinsing them gently.

Remove the tough ends of the cactus blossoms and chop them coarsely.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped yucca and cactus blossoms.

Add diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato to the bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then season with salt and black pepper.

Gently toss all ingredients to combine without mashing the yucca.

Slice the avocado and arrange on top of the salad just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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