Ensalada de Nopal (Cactus Salad)

Ensalada de Nopal (Cactus Salad)

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Ensalada de Nopal, or cactus salad, is a refreshing and healthy Mexican dish made with the pads of the prickly pear cactus, known as nopales, which have a flavor similar to a slightly tart green bean...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups nopales (cactus pads), cleaned and diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)

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