Nopalito Salad with Guajillo Chiles | Saveur

Nopalito Salad with Guajillo Chiles | Saveur

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Nopales—the tart and meaty paddles of the prickly pear cactus–are an important part of Oaxacan cuisine. This refreshing salad, with mild and fragrant guajillo chile and Mexican oregano, is...

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. nopales, dethorned and cut into ½-inch squares (4½ cups), divided
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled, plus 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 guajillo chile, seeded, cut into thin strips
  • 1 chile de arból, seeded
  • <sup>11</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. Mexican oregano
  • Pinch of freshly ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper

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