CACTUS PADDLE SALAD (NOPALES SALAD)
If you can't get fresh nopales, you can substitute a 12 - 15 ounce jar of the cactus pieces, drained. If you can't find Mexican queso fresco, you can substitue feta cheese--but the feta may be saltier than the queso so adjust your seasoning.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 6 inches of water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the cactus and boil, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the cactus and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add tomato, onion and cilantro; set aside.
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano and salt; pour over the vegetables and toss.
- Line a platter with lettuce leaves; top with salad; sprinkle with cheese; garnish with jalapenos and radish slices.
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Muhammad Hashir
[email protected]This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if it had been made with a milder chili pepper.
daniel Idibua
[email protected]This salad is a great way to try something new. I've never had nopales before and I really enjoyed them.
Fareed Baloch
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this salad again. It's not bad, but it's not my favorite.
Sanjay Sewa
[email protected]This salad is a great option for a light lunch or dinner.
Timmy Saulnier
[email protected]I would have liked this salad more if it had been served with a different dressing. The dressing that came with it was a bit too bland for my taste.
Seid Man
[email protected]This salad is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are all fresh and high-quality.
Nisha Anwer
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the fruit, the tanginess of the dressing, and the crunchiness of the nopales all come together perfectly.
Jeanette Gasque
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and it's really delicious too!
Tazzjockey
[email protected]This salad is really easy to make. I was able to whip it up in just a few minutes.
Tufael Islam
[email protected]I found the nopales to be a bit too crunchy. I think I would have preferred them if they had been cooked a little longer.
Zubair Ali
[email protected]This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if the dressing had been a little sweeter.
Nayely Duran
[email protected]The dressing for this salad is so good! I could drink it straight from the bottle.
BA. PRLINE yt
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover nopales. I had some leftover from a previous meal and I didn't know what to do with them. This salad was the perfect solution.
Raja Naeem
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this salad, but I'm so glad I did! The nopales are delicious and the dressing is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Awais Butt darr
[email protected]This cactus paddle salad is a refreshing and unique dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The nopales (cactus paddles) are slightly tangy and have a slightly crunchy texture, which pairs well with the other ingredients in the salad. The dressing is