Prickly pear, a fruit derived from the cactus plant ... and nutritional benefits. Known as "tuna" in Spanish, this spiky yet fascinating fruit has a rich history, having been a staple in ...

A staple throughout the Southwest, this desert fruit adds flavor and color to cocktails, salads, salsas, desserts, and more.

plump prickly pear is, in fact, a berry, measuring 2 to 5 inches, and ranging in color from red to pale yellow, or green, with deep red flesh. Desert fruit: Referred to as tuna in Spanish ...