Name: Cholla Bud Pico de Gallo
Ingredients: 1/2 C dried cholla buds; 1/4 C chopped red and green onions; 1/4 C chopped any color bell pepper; 1/3 C diced tomatoes; 2 Tb fresh (chopped cilantro); 2 Tb fresh squeezed lime juice; 2 tsp minced (jalapeno peppers (optional)); 1 tsp salt

Cholla Bud Pico de Gallo

Cholla buds are high in fiber and an excellent source of calcium 3.5 oz of cooked cholla buds have about 3 times the daily requirement of calcium for pregnant and breastfeeding people. Fiber helps regulate blood sugar and calcium is great for strong teeth and bones.

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Servings:

Ingredients

1/2 C dried cholla buds
1/4 C chopped red and green onions
1/4 C chopped any color bell pepper
1/3 C diced tomatoes
2 Tb fresh chopped cilantro
2 Tb fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tsp minced jalapeno peppers (optional)
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Drain cholla buds, chill until cool and chop
Combine all other ingredients with the chopped cholla buds and mix together
Season with salt, lime juice, cilantro and
jalapeno (optional) to your preference

Notes

Once rehydrated and cooled, eat as a snack
Add to salads, guacamole, soups or pasta
Marinate for 24-48 hours in left over pickle juice for a pickled flavor