Nopal and Bean Salad

Name: Nopal and Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 cups lime juice, for the vinaigrette; 1 clove garlic, for the vinaigrette; 3 tablespoons honey, for the vinaigrette; pinches salt, for the vinaigrette; pepper, for the vinaigrette; 1/2 cups olive oil, for the vinaigrette (or 2 teaspoons for a lighter version); 3 nopales, cut into strips; 1/3 cups coarse salt, or 1 teaspoon; 1/4 red onions, sliced; 1/2 cups beans, cooked, without liquid; 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 cup tomato, in cubes; 1 pinch oregano; 1/2 avocados, cut into wedges, for decoration

Marielle Henaine

You won’t believe how fresh and delicious this Nopal and Bean Salad is. Plus, for this dish, we’ll show you how to make a lime vinaigrette with honey, which will give it a delicious sweet and sour touch that pairs perfectly with the nopales and beans. The best part is that it’s a healthy vegetarian recipe that fits perfectly with your lifestyle or can simply serve as a snack if you're on a diet.

Enjoy this light and easy Nopal and Bean Salad recipe; it’s a complete meal as it includes the fiber from the nopal with the protein from the bean. Eat deliciously without sacrificing your lifestyle. What would you pair with this salad?

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 02-01-2019

Preparation

20 mins

Low

For the vinaigrette, blend the lime juice with the garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and add the olive oil in a steady stream. In a bowl, mix the nopales with the coarse salt and rub them with your hands until they have a smooth consistency and take on a bright green color. Rinse them well to remove the slime and excess salt. Drain very well. Mix the nopales with the red onion, beans, cilantro, tomato, oregano, and the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning. Serve the salad and garnish with avocado.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

180.4

kcal

9.02%

Carbohydrate, by difference

15.2

5.07%

Protein

3.2

6.4%

Total lipid (fat)

12.7

19.54%

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Tips

This method of preparing nopales is practical and easy, plus they turn out with a very bright color and exceptional flavor. Rinse them well to remove the slime and excess salt.

Nopal and Bean Salad

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