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Recipe Overview
- Author’s name:Vegor
- Recipe type:Salad
- Allergens:
- Seasons:spring,summer
- Cuisines:
- Courses:lunch,dinner,brunch
Recipe Description
This vibrant and refreshing cactus salad, known as ‘Ensalada de Nopal’, is a staple in Mexican cuisine. With its unique combination of tender cactus pads, ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and zesty cilantro, this salad is not only a delight to the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Drizzled with a tangy lime dressing, it serves as an excellent side dish or a light main course, perfect for any gathering or a nutritious family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups nopalitos (diced cooked cactus pads)
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
- Rinse the diced cactus pads under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine cactus pads, chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and minced jalapeno.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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