15m
PREP TIME
73
CALORIES
12
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6
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 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)
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.