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Nopalitos Salad à la Lakeside Mexican Style

Nopalitos Salad à la Lakeside Mexican Style

15 min prep · 10 min cook · Easy · 4 servings
Mexican
A refreshing and tangy cactus salad infused with authentic Mexican flavors, perfect for a light lunch or side dish that celebrates the taste of the lakeside region.

Ingredients
200g fresh nopal cactus pads, cleaned and sliced into thin strips→
1 cup cooked and drained black beans→
1 medium tomato, diced→
1 small red onion, thinly sliced→
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional for heat)→
Juice of 2 limes→
2 tablespoons olive oil→
1 teaspoon ground cumin→
1/2 teaspoon chili powder→
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)→
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste→
Tortilla chips or warmed tortillas for serving→make it yourself
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Method
1
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the nopal strips for 5-7 minutes until tender.
2
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
In a large bowl, combine the blanched nopal, black beans, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped jalapeño.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
7
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or warm tortillas on the side.

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