Ensalada de nopalitos (cactus leaf salad)

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 tablespoon Vinegar, white wine
1 teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Black pepper; freshly ground
¼ teaspoon Dry mustard
20 ounces Nopalitos (cactus leaves);
;diced, drained and rinsed
;gently in cold water
3 mediums Tomatoes; peeled, seeded and
;coarsely chopped
¼ cup Onion; finely chopped
1 tablespoon Coriander, fresh; coarsely
;chopped

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and mustard, and beat them together with a spoon or whisk. Add the nopalitos, tomatoes, onions and coriander, and toss with a large spoon to coat them evenly with the dressing. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Transfer to a salad or serving bowl and stir again before serving.

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Source: Time Life Series: Latin American Cooking MMed by: earl.cravens@...

Submitted By EARL CRAVENS On 12-17-94

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