Ensalada De Nopales Cactus Salad Recipes

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ENSALADA DE NOPALES (CACTUS SALAD)



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Nopal, or cactus leaf, is enjoyed all over Mexico in everything from salads to soups to salsa. Here, pre-cooked nopales help you get a head start on this colorful salad that's brimming with fresh tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and spice. Serve it up as a topping or side with tacos and tostadas.

Provided by Club House

Categories     Salad and Dressings,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups (750 ml) jarred cooked nopales (nopalitos) drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 ml) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup (125 ml) thinly sliced white onion
2 tbsps (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
2 tsps (10 ml) finely chopped serrano pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) oregano leaves (club house)
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper coarse black (club house)
1/2 cup (125 ml) avocado peeled, pitted and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except avocado and vegan cheese in a large bowl; toss until evenly mixed.
  • Just before serving, add vegan cheese and avocado if desired, stirring gently to mix. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves. Serve with tortilla chips.
  • Test Kitchen Tip: Nopales are the tear-shaped leaves of the Opuntia or prickly pear cactus, harvested all year long in warm, dry regions of Mexico. The pads are harvested young and have a delicate, tart flavour and crisp yet slightly chewy texture. The juicy leaves are eaten raw or cooked in a variety of Mexican dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 Calories

ENSALADA DE NOPALES (CACTUS SALAD)



Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad) image

Nopal, or cactus leaf, is enjoyed all over Mexico in everything from salads to soups to salsa. Here, pre-cooked nopales help you get a head start on this colorful salad that's brimming with fresh tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and spice. Serve it up as a topping or side with tacos and tostadas.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Appetizers,Dips and Spreads,Side Dishes,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups jarred cooked nopales (nopalitos) drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh diced tomato
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion
2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsps finely chopped serrano pepper
1 tsp oregano leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper coarse ground
1/2 cup avocado peeled, pitted and chopped (optional)
1/2 cup vegan cheese chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except avocado and cheese, in a large bowl; toss until evenly mixed.
  • Just before serving, add vegan cheese and avocado, if desired, stirring gently to mix. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves. Serve with tortilla chips.
  • Test Kitchen Tip: Nopales are the tear-shaped leaves of the Opuntia or prickly pear cactus, harvested all year long in warm, dry regions of Mexico. The pads are harvested young and have a delicate, tart flavor and crisp yet slightly chewy texture. The juicy leaves are eaten both raw or cooked in a variety of Mexican dishes. Nopales are generally sold fresh in Mexico, but jarred nopalitos can be found in Latin markets, online retailers and in the Latin aisle of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 Calories

ENSALADA DE NOPALES



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Make and share this Ensalada De Nopales recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Salvador Vilchis

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 750 g, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g nopales
50 g onions, diced
50 g cilantro
3 serrano chilies, diced (to taste)
350 g tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
100 g panela cheese, shredded
5 g salt
2 g pepper
3 g baking soda

Steps:

  • wash, remove spines and dice the nopales.
  • cook in pressure cooker with watter, salt and baking soda plus a stem of cilantro.
  • once the cooker has acheived pressure, cook for an additional 5 minutes and wait to cool down.
  • meanwhile, dice all remaining veggies.
  • remove the nopales from the cooking water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 484.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3, Protein 2

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