Mexican Salad Episode # 64

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide crunch without the heat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for a similar acidity.

Boil nopales in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain and rinse nopales under cold water to remove sliminess.

Chop boiled nopales into bite-sized pieces.

Dice tomatoes and onion finely.

Chop cilantro and jalapeño, if using.

In a large bowl, combine nopales, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.

Season with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with avocado.

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