| Ensalada de Nopalitos ~ Nopales Salad....Cactus Salad ~ Nopales can be found in many major food stores. You may have to go to a Mexican specialty store. 4 cups raw nopales (young cactus leaves) ½ onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, cored & diced ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tsp oregano (dried leaf type) ½ cup Montery Jack, shredded 1 chile serrano (substitute Jalapeno if desired), remove stem, mince 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar salt & pepper to taste Rinse and drain nopales and mix with onion, tomato, cilantro, oregano, cheese, and chile. Chill for 1 hour. Just before serving toss with oil, salt and pepper to taste. Serving suggestion: Serve on lettuce leaves. Serves 4 -5 |
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