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Ensalada de Nopales

Cultural Context

Ensalada de Nopales is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the unique flavor and texture of nopales, which are the pads of the prickly pear cactus. This salad is often enjoyed as a refreshing side dish, especially in warmer climates. It reflects the use of indigenous ingredients in Mexican cuisine and is celebrated for its vibrant colors and health benefits. Nopales are rich in vitamins and minerals, making this salad a nutritious choice.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
9 nopales
3 jitomates medianos
1 cebolla morada mediana
1 manojito de cilantro
1 chile serrano picado
3 cda sopera de vinagre blanco
3 cda sopera de aceite de olivo
1 cdt de oregano
sal
1 aguacate
400 g queso fresco
1 pedazo de cebolla
3 cascara de tomate
1 cdt de sal
3 ramitas de cilantro

nopales

🥗Healthier: cactus pads

Nopales are already a healthy option, but cactus pads can be used interchangeably.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are often sweeter and can enhance flavor.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be a more budget-friendly herb substitute.

1

Limpiar los nopales retirandole las espinas, enjuagarlo y cortarlos en tiras delgadas.

2

Cocer los nopales en una olla sin agua, con un pedazo de cebolla, cascara de tomate, cilantro y un poquito de sal.

3

Tapar y dejar cocinar a fuego medio por 18 minutos.

4

Retirar del fuego y quitar la cebolla y la cascara de tomate.

5

Poner los nopales cocidos en un recipiente y agregar el jitomate cortado, la cebolla morada, el chile serrano picado, el aderezo de aceite de oliva, el vinagre blanco, el oregano y un poquito de sal.

6

Agregar el cilantro picado y revolver todo muy bien.

7

Finalmente, agregar el aguacate y el queso fresco picado.

Cooking Techniques

boilingdicingmixing

Equipment Needed

olla

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Also Known As

Nopal Salad
Local Name: Ensalada de Nopales

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