Ensalada De Nopales (Mexican Cactus Salad) Recipe

Name: Ensalada De Nopales (Mexican Cactus Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 nopales (cactus pads); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced pickled red onion, or to taste; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons cotija cheese; 2 avocados, halved and pitted; 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 nopales (cactus pads)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced pickled red onion, or to taste
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons cotija cheese
2 avocados, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Brush both sides of nopales with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the hot grill and cook, turning halfway through, until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool until safe to handle. Slice nopales into 1/2-inch strips.
3
Layer tomatoes, serrano chiles, and onion on a serving plate. Place grilled nopales on top; drizzle with lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle cilantro and oregano on top. Add cotija cheese.
4
Slice each avocado half while still in the skin; use a spoon to gently scoop sliced avocado onto the salad in a fan shape. Top with sesame seeds and additional salt and pepper.

215

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 nopales (cactus pads), 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 4 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Ensalada De Nopales (Mexican Cactus 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.

Ensalada De Nopales (Mexican Cactus Salad)

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