cactus salad (ensalada de nopalitos)

5 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jul 12, 2015

After having this salad on trip "out west"a few years ago, I put together this version to make "up north"!

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces jar nopalitos, drained
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1-2 - jalapeños, chopped (optional)

How To Make cactus salad (ensalada de nopalitos)

  • Step 1
    Mix all ingredients together. Chill for a few hours before serving so flavors have a chance to blend.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #tex-mex
Keyword: #cactus
Keyword: #southwest
Keyword: #nopalitos
Ingredient: Vegetable

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