Cactus Paddle Salad (Nopales Salad) Recipe

Name: Cactus Paddle Salad (Nopales Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat 6 inches of water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add the cactus and boil, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Drain the cactus and transfer it to a large bowl.
4
Add tomato, onion and cilantro; set aside.
5
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano and salt; pour over the vegetables and toss.
6
Line a platter with lettuce leaves; top with salad; sprinkle with cheese; garnish with jalapenos and radish slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 medium nopales, trimmed, scraped, cut into strips, 1 large tomatoes, cored, peeled, diced, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Cactus Paddle Salad (Nopales Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cactus Paddle Salad (Nopales Salad)

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