Have you ever eaten cactus? Prickly pear cactus paddles, known as nopalitos, are not only edible, but they are darn right delicious! Sort of like a cross between green beans and okra, and good for you too, high in vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and with plenty of fiber. Perfect for those of us wanting to follow paleo, vegan, gluten-free, or low carb diets. (Note that I said "wanting to follow" rather than "following". I desire to eat more a more healthy diet than I do most days.) Like okra, there's a bit of a slime factor when you cook them, but that can be easily rinsed away. The prickly pear cactus grows all over the southwestern United States and the mediterranean and the young, tender paddles are a staple in Mexican cooking. Continue reading "Nopalitos Cactus Salad" » | 
