Ensalada de Nopales
4 servings
Fresh Mexican nopalitos salad made with cactus pads, tomatoes, onion, chilies, and lime. Light, tangy, and ready in minutes. Perfect as a side dish or simple everyday meal.
Ingredients
- 1-15 oz jar nopalitos (read notes)
- 3 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 jalapeño peppers (chopped)
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juice)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes and chop the onions, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro.
- Place everything in a medium mixing bowl.
- Drain nopales from the jar, chop them roughly and then add to the bowl.
- Add lime juice and season everything with salt.
- Mix for one minute, then taste and adjust with salt and lime juice if needed.
- Serve as a side or enjoy as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can use either fresh nopales or jarred nopalitos for convenience.
- If using fresh nopales, boil them in salted water with a small piece of onion until tender, then drain and let them cool before using.
- Adjust lime and chilies to your taste, I like it quite tangy.
- A splash of vinegar is optional but gives a nice extra kick.
- It’s best served fresh, but it also tastes great after chilling for a bit.
- Add a little oregano or garlic if you want a deeper flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg