Ensalada De Nopales (Cactus Salad)

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked nopales (see instructions here) (diced or cut into strips)
• 1 cup Tomate (your favorite type) (diced)
• 1 large Jalapeño o serrano pepper (sliced thinly, optional)
• ½ cup Red onion (sliced)
• 1 Avocado
• A handful cilantro (chopped)
• ¼ cup Queso panela, queso fresco or feta cheese (200g) (cubed or crumbled)
• 3 Tablespoons lime juice (1 large lime)
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt (or more to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar, honey or maple syrup.

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl or jar whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave or honey, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the cactus, tomato, sliced onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and jalapeños if you’re using any. Mix to combine all ingredients.

3. 3

   Note: Do not mix in the avocado just yet as it will become all mushy when mixing the salad a few times. Leave it for the last step!

4. 4

   Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix together.

5. 5

   Add the cubed avocado and gently fold into the salad.