Ensalada De Nopales Recipe
Pear cactus, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, cucumbers, dressing
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Nopales
Clean the nopales by scrubbing them under running water. Remove any thorns with a sharp knife. Cut them into small strips or cubes.
- 2
Cook the Nopales
Place the chopped nopales in a pot with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- 3
Assembly
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked nopales, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, diced onion, and sliced cucumber.
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
