Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad)
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
I N G R E D I E N T S3 cups cooked nopales (nopalitos)3 tablespoons chopped white onion1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or vinegarT O P P I N G3 tomatoes, sliced1/3 cup chopped cilantro1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or añejo or Monterey jack cheese1/3 cup purple onion rings3 canned chilies jalapeños en escabeche, cut into quarters lengthwise1 avocado, peeled and sliced (optional) romaine lettuce for the side of the serving platter
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Mix the nopalitos with the next four ingredients and set aside to season for 30 minutes. Stir well and adjust seasoning.
Spread the nopalitos over the platter about 1 1/2 inches deep. Decorate with the tomatoes slices and top with cilantro, cheese, onion rings, chile strips, and slices of avocado (if used).
Overlap the romaine leaves around the edges of the platter and serve at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSDESERTRODENT.
Mix the nopalitos with the next four ingredients and set aside to season for 30 minutes. Stir well and adjust seasoning.
Spread the nopalitos over the platter about 1 1/2 inches deep. Decorate with the tomatoes slices and top with cilantro, cheese, onion rings, chile strips, and slices of avocado (if used).
Overlap the romaine leaves around the edges of the platter and serve at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSDESERTRODENT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 146.0
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
- Sodium: 215.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
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