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Nopales Salad

Mexican · Latin America STOVETOP
7/10

Cactus paddle salad with tomato, onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.

Vegetarian Salad Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Boiling or grilling nopales removes the slime; their tangy flavor is unique to Mexican cuisine.

Key Ingredients

nopales tomato onion cilantro jalapeño queso fresco lime

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