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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 1 | tablespoon | Walnut Oil | ||
| 1/2 | teaspoon | Ground Cardamom | ||
| 3 | whole | Prickly Pears |
Prickly Pears
Prickly Pears - pronounced 'PRIK-lee pairs', also known as cactus fruit or by their Spanish name, 'tunas' are edible fruits. They come in various colors, including green, yellow, red, and purple, depending on
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| 2 | medium | Gala Apples » cored, sliced | ||
| 10 | whole | Dates » chopped | ||
| 1 | medium | Red Bell Pepper » seeded, sliced | ||
| 2 | tablespoon | Kirsch |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 20 minutes |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the walnut oil and ground cardamom to create the base of your dressing.
2. Carefully peel the prickly pears, ensuring to remove all the skin, roots, and any spiny spines.
3. Slice the fruit into manageable pieces.
4. To the bowl with the dressing, add the sliced prickly pears, cored and sliced Gala apples, chopped dates, and the red bell pepper.
5. Drizzle the salad with 2 tablespoons of Kirsch.
6. Toss all the ingredients well to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing and Kirsch.
7. Serve.
Submitted by Eathorne C. | June 21st, 2024 See all of Eathorne C.'s Recipes.
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Don't throw away those apple cores. They can be repurposed to create a delightful apple-infused water. Just slice up a few apples, cores included, and add them to a pitcher of ice water, in no time at all, you'll have a refreshing, flavorful drink to enjoy.
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| @Eathorne C. | June 21st, 2024 |
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This is a perfect salad to go with grilled meats. I gave it a 5 |