ENSALADA DE NOPALITOS (CACTUS SALAD) WITH VEGAN OPTION
This is a delicious recipe using nopales, which are the paddles of the prickly pear cactus. You can use fresh, cooked nopales if you wish, but we just used jarred cactus. We made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Cooking time is time spent allowing the cactus to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. There is no actual cooking involved, unless you decide to cook your own fresh cactus. To save time, chop the veggies while you're waiting for the nopales to marinate.
Provided by Annisette
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the nopalitos and place in a bowl. Cut them into smaller strips, if you prefer.
- Add the white onion, cilantro, Mexican oregano, and lime juice to the nopalitos. Stir well. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
- While waiting, prepare the toppings.
- When the nopales mixture has sat for 30 minutes, spread the mixture in a 1.5 or 2 inch deep platter.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, onion, jalapeños, and avocado.
- Place the lettuce along the edges of the platter.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 52.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 7, Protein 5.8
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debra anderson
[email protected]5/5 stars! This salad is so flavorful and easy to make. I've already made it twice this week.
SaidAli Umarzai
[email protected]Delicious and healthy! I love that this recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients.
Habeeb Lawal
[email protected]This salad was a refreshing change from my usual lunch routine. The nopales had a nice crunch and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would recommend adding a bit of crumbled queso fresco for an extra kick.
Rukhsana Afzaal
[email protected]Followed the recipe and the nopales came out delicious! A bit time consuming to clean the cactus but that's to be expected. I will try adding grilled corn next time for some extra sweetness.
Gidi Henry
[email protected]This cactus salad recipe was a hit at my last potluck! The nopales were perfectly cooked and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I also love that this recipe is vegan, so everyone could enjoy it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.