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The 7 best Nopalito salad recipes

What is Nopal?

It is a common word in Spanish for Opuntia Cacti which is commonly referred to as prickly pear. The nopal pad can be eaten raw or cooked. It is a common ingredient in Mexican Dishes

What are Nopalitos?

Its a dish that is made of nopales, the flat stems of prickly pear cactus. You can often get them in a bottle, a can or buy them dried. They can be found in most grocery stores. If you buy the cactus paddles whole it will require extra time to remove the thorns

What do Nopales taste like?

They taste light, tart flavor and is crisp and mucilaginous in texture. The taste however comes down to how well they are cooked.

Nopales Go Great With

  • Eggs
  • Shrimp
  • Pork
  • Ground beef
  • Meat
  • Cheese
  • Shrimp patties
  • Chile

Are Nopales Keto Friendly?

Yes they are. They also have a juicy and tangy flavor. They can be enjoyed eating sugar free or low carb

Countries That Nopales Are Very Popular

  • Ethiopia
  • Morocco
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Mexico

Common Nopal uses

  • Soups
  • Stews
  • Salads
  • Traditional Medicine

Below are my 7 favorite Nopales Salad recipes

7. Nopales Salad : Onion Rings and Things

Nopales Salad made with prickly pear cactus, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chili peppers, and lime juice, is a nutrient-packed salad you'll love. It's fresh, healthy and delicious!
Onion Rings and Things

6. Nopalito Salad With Guajillo Chiles : Saveur

Nopalito Salad with Guajillo Chiles
Saveur

5. Cactus Salad : Lola’s Cocina

Warm Cactus Salad Photo Credit: Lola's Cocina
Lola’s Cocina

4. Nopalitos Salad with Pickled Chipolte : Patijinich

Pati Jinich

 3 Ensalada de Nopalitos : Taste of Home

Ensalada de Nopalitos
Taste Of Home

2 Nopolitos Salad with Citrus Pomegranate : Beyond Mere Sustenance

Nopalitos Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette in a white bowl with a twist of blood orange and fresh cilantro.
Beyond Mere Sustenance

1 Nopalito Salad : Lapre Ferida

Cactus-Nopalito-Salad-Header
Lapre Ferida

Conclusion

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