Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)

Name: Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican,
Ingredients: 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)

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 toppin... Read More Read Less

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SERVINGS: 6