CACTUS PADDLE SALAD (NOPALES SALAD)

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If you can't get fresh nopales, you can substitute a 12 - 15 ounce jar of the cactus pieces, drained. If you can't find Mexican queso fresco, you can substitue feta cheese--but the feta may be saltier than the queso so adjust your seasoning.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium nopales, trimmed, scraped, cut into strips
1 large tomatoes, cored, peeled, diced
1 small onion, diced
6 fresh cilantro stems, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 romaine lettuce leaves
3 tablespoons queso fresco, Mexican, crumbled
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, drained, sliced
8 radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 6 inches of water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the cactus and boil, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the cactus and transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Add tomato, onion and cilantro; set aside.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano and salt; pour over the vegetables and toss.
  • Line a platter with lettuce leaves; top with salad; sprinkle with cheese; garnish with jalapenos and radish slices.

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