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Easy 15 min~180 kcal 3/10
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Ensalada de Nopales
A Mexican cactus paddle salad with tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, olive oil, and fresh cheese.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 4~210 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Low Calorie
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the salad
- 500 g Nopales or cleaned cactus paddles
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Red onion
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
For serving
- 120 g White cheese
General
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the nopales into strips, and dice the tomatoes and red onion small.
- 2
Boil the nopales in salted water for 10 minutes, until tender.
10 min10:00 - 3
Drain the boiled nopales, rinse with cold water, and dry them.
- 4
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Toss the nopales, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro with the dressing.
- 6
Crumble the white cheese over the top, rest the salad for 8 minutes, and serve cold.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Rinse the nopales in cold water after boiling; their slippery surface lessens and the salad stays brighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve nopales salad cold with tortillas, beans, or grilled chicken if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
8
g protein
18
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 34%Fat 51%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ensalada de Nopales make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ensalada de Nopales take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Ensalada de Nopales difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Ensalada de Nopales have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 18g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Ensalada de Nopales contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ensalada de Nopales belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Ensalada de Nopales need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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