Description
A vibrant, refreshing Mexican prickly pear salsa made with tunas, lime, and herbs. Perfect over tacos, grain bowls, or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
2 ripe prickly pears (tunas) – choose deep pink for best flavor
1 chopped red onion – or white onion for milder taste
1 jalapeño, finely chopped – omit if sensitive to heat
Juice of 1 lime – or lemon as substitute
¼ cup fresh cilantro – parsley for those who dislike cilantro
Instructions
1. Slice off the ends of the prickly pears.
2. Make a vertical slit along the skin and peel off the skin carefully.
3. Dice the fruit and set in a bowl (wear gloves if needed).
4. Combine diced prickly pear, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
5. Squeeze in lime juice and toss gently.
6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Try it spooned over quinoa, tacos, or grilled eggplant.
Leftover pulp can be used in jam or lemonade.
Wear gloves when peeling to avoid prickles.
Pairs beautifully with coconut milk for sorbets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salsa
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: prickly pear, tuna, salsa, plant-based, vegan, Mexican