Tetela Recipe
black bean + cactus + papalo salsa green mexican salad
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Nopales
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add diced nopales and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, cooked nopales, chopped papalo leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- 3
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- 4
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.