Ensalada De Nopal Guatemalteca (guatemalan Cactus Salad)

Ensalada de Nopal Guatemalteca, or Guatemalan Cactus Salad, is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is popular in Guatemalan cuisine. This salad is made with tender cactus paddles, also known as nopales, and is flavored with a zesty lime dressing.

Ensalada De Nopal Guatemalteca (guatemalan Cactus Salad)

Ingredients

  • 4 nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned and diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the diced nopales. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked nopales, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Large pot Colander Knife Cutting board Bowls

Tools

Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ensalada de Nopal Guatemalteca as a side dish with grilled meats or as a topping for tacos.

Tips & tricks

For a milder flavor, you can blanch the diced nopales in boiling water for an additional 3-5 minutes before draining and rinsing.

Cost

$8