Ensalada De Nopales (Cactus Salad)
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Ensalada De Nopales (Cactus Salad)
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Make this super delicious Ensalada De Nopales drizzled with an easy lime vinaigrette. This nutritious cactus salad is perfect for lunch or as side.
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cups cooked nopales (see instructions here) diced or cut into strips
- 1 cup Tomate (your favorite type) diced
- 1 large Jalapeño o serrano pepper sliced thinly, optional
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- 1 avocado
- A handful cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup Queso panela, queso fresco or feta cheese (200g) cubed or crumbled
For the dressing
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice (1 large lime)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar, honey or maple syrup.
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Instructions
Make the dressing
- In a small bowl or jar whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave or honey, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
Assemble Salad
- In a large bowl combine the cactus, tomato, sliced onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and jalapeños if you’re using any. Mix to combine all ingredients.
- Note: Do not mix in the avocado just yet as it will become all mushy when mixing the salad a few times. Leave it for the last step!
- Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix together.
- Add the cubed avocado and gently fold into the salad.
Notes
- Storing:
- Fridge – Store leftover cactus salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. The cactus may become too slimy after that.
- Freezer – I do not recommend freezing the salad once it has been prepared, Just freeze the cooked nopales in an airtight container and assemble with the other ingredients when ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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