Cactus Salad (Ensalada de Nopales)
This refreshing and colorful side pairs great with any Thanksgiving turkey or holiday feast. The nopales (cactus) bring both flavor and a healthy source of fiber, Vitamins A & C, Magnesium, Calcium, and Manganese!
Ingredients:
Cactus Salad (Ensalada de Nopales)
This refreshing and colorful side pairs great with any Thanksgiving turkey or holiday feast. The nopales (cactus) bring both flavor and a healthy source of fiber, Vitamins A & C, Magnesium, Calcium, and Manganese!
Ingredients:
- One 30oz jar of Nopalitos (tender cactus)– Doña María brand, drained and rinsed
- 4 medium tomatos
- bunches of cilantro
- 1 medium onion
- medium avocados
- Juice of 2 Limes
- Salt to taste
- 6-10 oz Queso fresco (such as Cacique Ranchero Part Skim Milk Cheese)
Instructions:
- Finely dice the nopales, tomato, cilantro, onion, and avocado and mix in a large mixing bowl.
- Add lime and salt to taste.
- Top with queso fresco cheese and enjoy!
- One 30oz jar of Nopalitos (tender cactus)– Doña María brand, drained and rinsed
- 4 medium tomatos
- bunches of cilantro
- 1 medium onion
- medium avocados
- Juice of 2 Limes
- Salt to taste
- 6-10 oz Queso fresco (such as Cacique Ranchero Part Skim Milk Cheese)
Instructions:
- Finely dice the nopales, tomato, cilantro, onion, and avocado and mix in a large mixing bowl.
- Add lime and salt to taste.
- Top with queso fresco cheese and enjoy!