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Ensalada De Nopales (Cactus Salad)

Make this super delicious Ensalada De Nopales drizzled with an easy lime vinaigrette. This nutritious cactus salad is perfect for lunch or as side.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

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.

Instructions

Make the dressing
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  1. In a small bowl or jar whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave or honey, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Set aside.
Assemble Salad
  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix together.
  4. 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

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

% 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.