Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this refreshing Luscious Cactus Salad featuring grilled nopales. This nutritious dish combines fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and zesty lime for a delightful salad that can be served as a light lunch or a stunning side at your next barbecue. Wholesome and customizable, it’s perfect for various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at your table can enjoy this unique culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned and sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill nopales for 3-4 minutes per side until tender with grill marks. Set aside to cool.
- While cooling, chop tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a bowl, mash avocado with lime juice until smooth but still chunky.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled nopales with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and mashed avocado. Drizzle olive oil over the top and mix gently.
- Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg