Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)

Name: Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican,
Ingredients: 3 cups jarred cooked nopales (nopalitos) drained and rinsed; 1 cup fresh diced tomato; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion; 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsps finely chopped serrano pepper; 1 tsp oregano leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper coarse ground; 1/2 cup avocado peeled, pitted and chopped (optional); 1/2 cup vegan cheese chopped (optional)

Nopal, or cactus leaf, is enjoyed all over Mexico in everything from salads to soups to salsa. Here, pre-cooked nopales help you get a head start on this colorful salad that’s brimming with fresh tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and spice. Serve it up as a toppin... Read More Read Less

15m

PREP TIME

73

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 6 Servings

3 cups jarred cooked nopales (nopalitos), drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh diced tomato
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped serrano pepper
1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cup avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped (optional)
1/2 cup vegan cheese, chopped (optional)

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Place all ingredients, except avocado and cheese, in a large bowl; toss until evenly mixed.
2 Just before serving, add vegan cheese and avocado, if desired, stirring gently to mix. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves. Serve with tortilla chips.
3 Test Kitchen Tip: Nopales are the tear-shaped leaves of the Opuntia or prickly pear cactus, harvested all year long in warm, dry regions of Mexico. The pads are harvested young and have a delicate, tart flavor and crisp yet slightly chewy texture. The juicy leaves are eaten both raw or cooked in a variety of Mexican dishes. Nopales are generally sold fresh in Mexico, but jarred nopalitos can be found in Latin markets, online retailers and in the Latin aisle of most supermarkets.