Velda de la Garza

Nopalitos Salad

Ensalada de Nopalitos

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy Easy Mexican: Over 160 Authentic Low-Calorie, Big Flavor Recipes
Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

  • About

Nopales are young cactus pads. They have a mild flavor, and they can be eaten cooked in savory or sweet dishes. They are often mixed with scrambled eggs (nopalitos con huevos). They can even be made into jam. Nopales are rich in fiber and good sources of antioxidants. When chopped they are known as nopalitos.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups nopalitos, cleaned and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and roughly chopped
  • ½

Method

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.