Ingredients
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1 jar cactus/nopales
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4 roma tomatoes
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2 jalapeño
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½ red onion
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1 bunch cilantro
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1 tbs salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp lime pepper
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½ tsp oregano
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2 lime (juice)
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2 tbs olive oil
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queso fresco
Directions
Step 1
Drain & rinse the nopales until the water isn’t slimy anymore.
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1 jar cactus/nopales
Step 2
Chop all the veggies, tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion & cilantro. Add to a large mixing bowl.
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4 roma tomatoes
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2 jalapeño
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½ red onion
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1 bunch cilantro
Step 3
Add in the drained nopales. Add the seasonings, lime juice & olive oil. Mix together.
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1 jar cactus/nopales
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925877/b9b28bf4-f324-4482-8078-c9426e38a247-2024-02-26T05:37:53.023Z.webp)
1 tsp lime pepper
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1 tbs salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp oregano
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/w_100/v1708925880/b518b5dc-ec25-4540-81b7-8591808878f9-2024-02-26T05:37:56.105Z.webp)
2 lime (juice)
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2 tbs olive oil
Step 4
If you plan to serve it all right away, top the whole thing with queso fresco, otherwise, only top the portions you plan on eating with the cheese.
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queso fresco
Step 5
Serve with tostadas, as a topping for tacos, side dish for any proteins, it’s absolutely delicious!