Ensalada de Nopales Asados (Grilled Cactus Paddle Salad)

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  • Prep Time

    13 mins

  • Cook Time

    13 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    6 to 8 servings

  • Calories

    1616 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Ensalada de Nopales Asados (Grilled Cactus Paddle Salad)

Grilled nopales and bell peppers combined with tomato, red onion, black olives, and avocado drizzled with with a tangy, salty, and smoky dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 whole nopales cactus paddles
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 3 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 white onion chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño diced
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 2.25 ounces olive sliced

Dressing:

  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Remove any spines on the nopales by running a sharp paring knife against the grain of the spines.
  2. Slice and score the nopales, keeping base intact.
  3. Generously sprinkle nopales and bell pepper with salt.
  4. Cook nopales and bell pepper on a griddle pan or grill on medium-high for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Feel free to cook longer if you do not want to see any baba.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In a large bowl combine tomato, onion, jalapeño, avocado, and olive slices.
  7. Chop roasted bell peppers and cut nopales into strips and add to the bowl.
  8. In a small bowl combine lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, Maggi Jugo seasoning sauce, and salt.
  9. Drizzle dressing over salad and lightly toss.
  10. Serve salad slightly chilled.

Notes

  • Nopales can also be cooked on an outdoor grill, but feel free to use an electric griddle or griddle pan.
  • Serve this salad as a side dish to accompany dinner and any leftovers can be sautéed with eggs for breakfast.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 161.6kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10.78g (4%) Protein 2.02g (4%) Fat 13.84g (21%) Saturated Fat 1.93g (10%) Sodium 544.25mg (23%) Potassium 334.95mg (10%) Fiber 4.54g (18%) Sugar 3.06g (6%) Vitamin A 989.08IU (20%) Vitamin C 43.35mg (48%) Calcium 26.13mg (3%) Iron 0.72mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1616 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 161.6kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 10.78g 4%
Protein 2.02g 4%
Fat 13.84g 21%
Saturated Fat 1.93g 10%
Sodium 544.25mg 23%
Potassium 334.95mg 7%
Fiber 4.54g 18%
Sugar 3.06g 6%
Vitamin A 989.08IU 20%
Vitamin C 43.35mg 48%
Calcium 26.13mg 3%
Iron 0.72mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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