'Cactus Salsa' features Roasted New Mexico Green Chile, Fresh Tomatillo, Fresh Nopales (Prickly Pear Cactus), Fresh Dice Onion with complimenting spices.
Nopales are a vegetable that comes from the young pad segments of prickly pear cactus, the spines are carefully removed prior to use. They are very common in Mexico, where the it is eaten and forms part of a variety of Mexican dishes. They have also grown to be an ingredient in New Mexican foods.
Nopales are very rich in insoluble and soluble dietary fiber. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. They can also reduce the glycemic effect of a mixed meal.