Nopal (cactus) salad

Serves

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

40 min

Side

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One of my favorite ingredients to work with is Nopal or cactus. It's a great source for protein, high in fiber, and antioxidants. It helps with blood sugar levels, digestion, and your immune system. The recipe on how to cook the cactus is also below. You can find nopal at your local Mexican super market sometimes they have them already cut and bagged. The cooked cactus would also go great with eggs, tacos, or as a side to any protein.

Ingredients

2 pounds cooked cactus from recipe below
I cup chopped Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped white onion I large jalapeño, seeds and veins removed,
chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/2 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients and refrigerate

Directions

******Cooking Nopal******

2 pounds cactus, thorns removed,
chopped I cup fresh cilantro sprigs
2 garlic cloves
1/4 white onion
I teaspoon salt
Place all ingredients in a large pot with lid.
Heat covered over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring a few times to combine all ingredients.
Remove lid and cook 10 more minutes.
Cactus will release liquid and boil rapidly. 
Remove and discard cilantro, garlic, and onion. Drain, rinse, and let cactus cool completely before storing in a glass container with lid.
Cooked cactus will keep approximately 1 week.