Cheese And Nopal Stack With Chili Vinaigrette

Name: Cheese And Nopal Stack With Chili Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 guajillo chilies; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup apple vinegar; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; salt; 1/2 kilogram panela cheese or ricotta cheese or high moisture mozzarella; 6 tomatoes; 6 nopales tender, cactus; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup vinaigrette chili

Servings: persons

3 guajillo chilies
1 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt
1/2 kilogram panela cheese or ricotta cheese or high moisture mozzarella
6 tomatoes
6 nopales tender, cactus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup vinaigrette chili

1
Rinse the chilies, remove the seeds, and soak in 1 cup hot water until soft. Drain and pat dry.
2
In a blender, add the chilies, oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt to taste.
3
Puree and drain.
4
Refrigerate before serving.
5
Slice the cheese and tomatoes into 1-centimeter slices.
6
With a cookie cutter, cut out circles of nopales.
7
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Sear the nopales and cheese on both sides. Remove and set aside.
8
Plate by layers: 1 nopal circle, 1 cheese slice, 1 tomato slice. Repeat.
9
Dress with the chili vinaigrette and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 guajillo chilies, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup apple vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cheese And Nopal Stack With Chili Vinaigrette falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!