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ENSALADA DE NOPALITOS



Ensalada de Nopalitos image

-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar (15 ounces) sliced cactus, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cactus, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lime juice, oregano and salt; shake well. Just before serving, drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts :

ENSALADA DE NOPALES (CACTUS SALAD)



Ensalada De Nopales (Cactus Salad) image

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

Provided by Ana Frias

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)
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.

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave or honey, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 9 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Calories 360 kcal, SaturatedFat 8 g, Fat 23 g, Protein 16 g, Carbohydrate 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

CACTUS SALAD



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Learn to make a classic salad from Mexico's iconic nopal cactus and discover your new favorite veggie. You can use jarred or fresh cactus pieces.

Provided by Robin Grose

Categories     Appetizer     Salad     Side Dish     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tomato, chopped
1 small white or purple onion, chopped
2 cups of chopped, cooked nopales (from a jar, or see below recipes for instructions for using fresh cactus)
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Mexican lime juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Crumbled queso fresco cheese , for garnish
Thinly sliced onion, for garnish
Sliced avocado, for garnish

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Pour canned or jarred nopales into a strainer to drain. Rinse under running water until jar liquid is washed off. Leave nopales in long strips or chop into pieces about the same size as the tomato and onions.
  • In a large glass, ceramic, or stainless steel bowl, toss together tomato, onion, nopales, and cilantro.
  • Place olive oil, lime juice, oregano, and salt into a small jar with lid on. Shake vigorously until mixture comes together. Pour dressing over salad and toss again, gently but thoroughly.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate salad for at least an hour and up to 24 hours for flavors to meld. To serve, garnish with cheese, onion, and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 418 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 29 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ENSALADA DE NOPALITOS (CACTUS SALAD) WITH VEGAN OPTION



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This is a delicious recipe using nopales, which are the paddles of the prickly pear cactus. You can use fresh, cooked nopales if you wish, but we just used jarred cactus. We made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Cooking time is time spent allowing the cactus to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. There is no actual cooking involved, unless you decide to cook your own fresh cactus. To save time, chop the veggies while you're waiting for the nopales to marinate.

Provided by Annisette

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

32 ounces nopalitos (get the kind that are sliced)
6 tablespoons white onions, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2/3 cup queso fresco (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option) or 2/3 cup Anejo cheese, crumbled or shredded (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option)
2/3 cup purple onion, sliced into thin rings
6 canned chilies, jalapenos en escabeche cut into chunks
2 avocados, sliced
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Drain the nopalitos and place in a bowl. Cut them into smaller strips, if you prefer.
  • Add the white onion, cilantro, Mexican oregano, and lime juice to the nopalitos. Stir well. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
  • While waiting, prepare the toppings.
  • When the nopales mixture has sat for 30 minutes, spread the mixture in a 1.5 or 2 inch deep platter.
  • Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, onion, jalapeños, and avocado.
  • Place the lettuce along the edges of the platter.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 52.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 7, Protein 5.8

CACTUS PADDLE SALAD/RELISH OR ENSALADA DE NOPALITOS



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Make and share this Cactus Paddle Salad/Relish or Ensalada de Nopalitos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) jar cactus pieces, drained and well rinsed
1 ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
1/4-1/2 cup diced red onion
6 -8 sprigs cilantro, chopped
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican if you can find it)
1/8 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 pickled jalapeno, diced

Steps:

  • If the cactus is in big chunks dice to 1/2-1/4 inch pieces.
  • Toss together with the tomato, onion and cilantro.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with the salad.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 76.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.5

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