Guacamole with Nopales (Mexican Cactus) Recipe

This simple and delicious avocado and nopales salad is packed with fresh ingredients, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish to your favorite Mexican dishes. It combines creamy avocado with tangy lime, juicy tomato, and a subtle heat from jalapeo, all balanced with the earthy flavor of nopales (Mexican cactus). Follow these easy steps to make this vibrant dish.

Ingredients

• cup diced nopales (Mexican cactus)
• 1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted
• lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeo pepper, seeded, deveined, and minced (or to taste)
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced nopales and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until they soften. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
3. Stir in the chopped tomato, minced jalapeo, fresh cilantro, and the cooled nopales. Mix everything together gently until well combined.
4. Season with additional salt to taste and serve immediately. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful avocado and nopales salad!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.