Nopales Salad Recipe

Inspired by Agave House

Time30m

Serves4

grilled nopales, pico de gallo, queso fresco

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Ingredients

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1
Grill the Nopales
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the nopales with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill the nopales for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are tender and have nice grill marks. Remove from heat and let cool.
2
Prepare the Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Season with salt and lime juice to taste. Mix well and set aside.
3
Assemble the Salad
Once the nopales have cooled, slice them into strips. In a large bowl, combine the grilled nopales, pico de gallo, and crumbled queso fresco. Toss gently to combine.
4
Serve
Garnish the salad with additional lime juice and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.