Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAhora Mexican RestaurantEnsalada De Nopales Recipe

Ensalada De Nopales Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Pear cactus, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, cucumbers, dressing

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the nopales are cooling, dice the tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Shred the lettuce and slice the cucumber.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked nopales, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, diced onion, and sliced cucumber.

  2. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

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