Tuesday, October 20, 2009

CACTUS SALAD, (ENSALADA DE NOPAL)




You Will Need;
  • 3 Large tomatoes
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 1 Bunch of Fresh Cilantro
  • .75 pound of Cactus (Nopal) available in your local mexican grocery, spines removed.
  • Queso Fresco ("fresh cheese", available in most grocers)
Cut the nopales into .25 inch cubes and boil until soft, cool and rinse well, set aside to cool. Dice the tomatoes, the onion, and the cilantro. Rinse the nopales again with cold water, mix with the rest of the ingredients, sprinkle with queso fresco, & salt to taste.
This salad is used to top your tacos, add to sandwiches, (tortas) & fill burritos. Use along with the Smooth & Hot Guacamole for a wonderful flavor.

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