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Mexican Cactus Salad
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Mexican Cactus Salad

Ensalada de Nopales is a traditional Mexican cactus salad with tomato, onion, and lime for a fresh, tangy bite.

Prep 20minCook 12min2 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim and dice nopales, then rinse well under running water.

  2. 2

    Boil nopales in salted water for 10-12 minutes to reduce slime.

  3. 3

    Rinse cooked nopales in cold water and drain thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Dice tomato and onion, and chop cilantro.

  5. 5

    Toss everything with lime juice and olive oil, then season with salt.

Tips

If texture feels slimy, rinse again in ice water after boiling.
Add avocado for a creamier and more filling salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
140
kcal
Protein
3
g
Carbs
14
g
Fat
8
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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