So recently I was in San Antonio, TX for a conference. Always, looking for something different to eat I stumbled upon a “cactus salad” (Nopale Ensalada) at a wonderful little Mexican restaurant next to my hotel. And now? I’m totally hooked. As a matter of fact, I think I have eaten some everyday for the last week, which means it holds up well and that’s definitely a bonus. It was easy to make simply because the waiter made it right in front of me!
What you need:
Cactus Strips (actually found these in the Mexican foods section of Wal-Mart)
Cherry and Grape Tomatoes
Onions (I use green onions in pretty much everything but you could use any)
Hot Peppers (I used a mix of Wax and Jalapeno)
Vinegar (My preference is Rice Vinegar)
Oil (I like Sunflower Oil the best but, again, dealer’s choice!)
What to do:
Drain and rinse the Cactus Strips
Chop the tomatoes in half
Dice the onions and hot peppers together (the smaller they are the better their flavors will blend in)
Mix them all together in your favorite bowl
Pour a little vinegar on top
Pour a little more oil over the mixture
Stir some more
Refrigerate for a bit and enjoy!
If you are looking for something to make it even better, add some sliced avocado on top or drench it in your favorite hot sauce! This is an easy to make, super amazing dish that is perfect for hot weather!
What you need:
Cactus Strips (actually found these in the Mexican foods section of Wal-Mart)
Cherry and Grape Tomatoes
Onions (I use green onions in pretty much everything but you could use any)
Hot Peppers (I used a mix of Wax and Jalapeno)
Vinegar (My preference is Rice Vinegar)
Oil (I like Sunflower Oil the best but, again, dealer’s choice!)
What to do:
Drain and rinse the Cactus Strips
Chop the tomatoes in half
Dice the onions and hot peppers together (the smaller they are the better their flavors will blend in)
Mix them all together in your favorite bowl
Pour a little vinegar on top
Pour a little more oil over the mixture
Stir some more
Refrigerate for a bit and enjoy!
If you are looking for something to make it even better, add some sliced avocado on top or drench it in your favorite hot sauce! This is an easy to make, super amazing dish that is perfect for hot weather!
