Cactus Paddle Salad (Ensalada de Nopales)

Cactus Paddle Salad (Ensalada de Nopales)

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 400g fresh cactus paddles (nopales), cleaned and diced
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 2 fresh limes, juiced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the diced nopales in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water to remove excess slime.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the cooled nopales, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  3. 3
    Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. 4
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. 5
    Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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