Nopales Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. canola oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 lb. nopales (3 or 4), cleaned and cut into
    ;1⁄4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 jalapeño or serrano chilies, thinly sliced
    ;crosswise
  • Sea salt, to taste

  • 1 tsp. dried oregano, preferably Mexican
  • 1⁄8 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbs. cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. canola oil
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • Pinch of sugar

  • 3⁄4 lb. ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 5 green onions, white and light green
    ;portions, thinly sliced
  • 4 to 5 Tbs. finely minced fresh cilantro
  • 6 inner leaves from 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1⁄4 lb. queso fresco or mild feta cheese,
    ;crumbled

Description

The Paddles, Or nopales, Of The Prickly Pear (or Nopal) Cactus Are Sold In Mexican Markets And Many Supermarkets, Usually With Their Stickers Already Removed. They Have A Flavor That Recalls Both Sorrel And Asparagus And Are Used In Salads, Side Di

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