You can buy nopales already peeled and cut at Latino markets. Get a taste of Los Angeles — and the world — with recipes and kitchen tricks from the L.A. Times’ Cooking newsletter.

Ensalada de Nopales con Frijoles de la Olla (Cactus Salad with Fresh Beans) Since the salad’s components are flavor-packed, a squeeze of lime is all that’s needed for dressing.

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Chef Amalia Flores joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to share a delicious, refreshing cacti salad recipe. Nopal is a common n… ...

Recipe: “Ensalada de Nopales”/Cactus Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 ½ Cups Cactus ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro ¼ cup Chopped Onion ¼ cup Grated “Cotija” Cheese 1 Serrano Pepper 1 Beefsteak Tomato ...

Ensalada de Nopales/Cacti Salad Recipe Local Programming / May 4, 2023 / 06:58 PM EDT ...

Preparación Cocer los nopales en agua con sal durante 15 minutos a fuego medio. Colar, dejar enfriar y mezclar con el resto de los ingredientes. Servir dos cucharadas de la ensalada en cada cazuela.