Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) is for Side Dish.

Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) takes several minutes to cook.

Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) are:

I N G R E D I E N T S
3 cups cooked nopales (nopalitos)
3 tablespoons chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or vinegar
T O P P I N G
3 tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or añejo or Monterey jack cheese
1/3 cup purple onion rings
3 canned chilies jalapeños en escabeche, cut into quarters lengthwise
1 avocado, peeled and sliced (optional) romaine lettuce for the side of the serving platter

Here is how you make Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad):

I N S T R U C T I O N SMix 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: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSDESERTRODENT.

The nutritional information for Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• 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

Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) is Mexican cuisine.