Nopales Salad

Nopales Salad

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned and sliced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the sliced nopales in salted water for 10 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the cooked nopales, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. 5
    Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. 6
    Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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