Cactus Paddle Salad

Cactus Paddle Salad

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh cactus paddles (nopales), cleaned and diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste sea salt and black pepper
  • optional crumbled queso fresco cheese

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the diced cactus paddles in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse well
  2. 2
    Place cooled cactus in a large bowl and add diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro
  3. 3
    Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then toss gently to combine
  4. 4
    Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste
  5. 5
    Let salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
  6. 6
    Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with queso fresco if desired
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