Ensalada de Napalitos

Ensalada de Napalitos

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Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large nopales julienned
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small to medium jicama julienned
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ medium red onion sliced thin
  • 1 fresh Serrano chile cored and minced
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 ripe but firm avocado peeled and diced

Method
 

  1. Place nopales in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
  2. Boil for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse well, and repeat with fresh water.
  3. Simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes total. Rinse well with cold water.
  4. Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the nopales, jicama, tomatoes, onion, Serrano chile, and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Marinate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to mingle. Just before serving, fold in the avocado
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