ENSALADA DE NOPALES (CACTUS SALAD)
Serves 220 mins prep10 mins cook
Ensalada de Nopales (or Cactus Salad) is a tasty, vegan-friendly, and refreshing side dish that's a staple in Mexico. It's quick and SO versatile. You can pair it with just about everything!
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To Cook the Cactus: Using a sharp knife and a glove, remove the thorns from both sides of the cactus pad. Cut off the side edges and tough bottom end. Slice and dice the nopales. Rinse the nopales. Place the diced cactus in a stock pot and cover with water. About 4 cups. Add salt to the stock pot. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Let cool before assembling. To Assemble the Salad: Mix the tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and cactus in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, lime, oregano, and salt. Add the dressing to the cactus mixture. Mix well. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Mix in queso fresco (if using) right before serving. Serve and enjoy!View original recipe