Cactus Paddle and Grilled Chicken Salad

Cactus Paddle and Grilled Chicken Salad

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 300g fresh nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned
  • 250g chicken breast, grilled
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 small corn tortillas, fried into strips
  • 50g queso fresco, crumbled

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil nopales in salted water for 8 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool.
  2. 2
    Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and lime juice, then grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into strips.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine cooled nopales, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. 4
    Whisk together lime juice and olive oil with salt and pepper to create dressing.
  5. 5
    Toss salad with dressing, add grilled chicken and avocado slices gently.
  6. 6
    Top with crumbled queso fresco and crispy tortilla strips before serving.
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