Ensalada De Nopalitos (cactus Salad) With Vegan Option

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 32 ounces nopalitos (get the kind that are sliced)
• 6 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2/3 cup queso fresco (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option) or 2/3 cup anejo cheese, crumbled or shredded (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option)
• 2/3 cup purple onion, sliced into thin rings
• 6 canned chilies, jalapenos en escabeche cut into chunks
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

Recipe

• 1 drain the nopalitos and place in a bowl. cut them into smaller strips, if you prefer.
• 2 add the onion, cilantro, mexican oregano, and lime juice to the nopalitos. stir well. set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
• 3 while waiting, prepare the toppings.
• 4 when the nopales mixture has sat for 30 minutes, spread the mixture in a 1.5 or 2 inch deep platter.
• 5 top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, onion, jalapeños, and avocado.
• 6 place the lettuce along the edges of the platter.
• 7 serve at room temperature.