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Photograph of the finished Ensalada de nopales

Mexico · Gỏi xương rồng nopal

Ensalada de nopales

30 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Remove the thorns from the cactus leaves, cut them into sticks, and boil them in salt water for 10 minutes to remove the slime.
  2. 2 Rinse the nopal under cold running water and let it drain thoroughly.
  3. 3 Dice the tomatoes, onions, and fresh peppers, and finely chop the cilantro.
  4. 4 Mix everything together with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed oregano leaves, and salt.
  5. 5 Chill for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with crumbled fresh cheese before serving.