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Mayan recipe: Tomato and Nopal Salad
In a hidden garden, nestled between ancient stone temples, grew the nopal cactus, its pads glistening in the morning dew. A wise cook combined these with juicy tomatoes, creating a refreshing Tomato and Nopal Salad. This dish, known for its healing properties, was a staple on the Mayan table, a symbol of resilience and life.
Ingredients:- 2 nopal paddles, cleaned and diced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Grill or boil nopal paddles until tender, about 5-7 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
- In a salad bowl, combine chopped nopal with diced tomatoes and chopped onion.
- Add lime juice and chili powder. Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and season with salt to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing salad.
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