Ensalada De Nopales Recipe
Fresh cactus salad with traditional Mexican flavors.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Nopales
Wash the nopales thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Remove the thorns with a knife and cut them into small strips.
- 2
Cook the Nopales
In a pot of boiling water, add the nopales and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooked nopales, diced tomato, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- 4
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 5
Serve
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.