Nopalitos | Warm Cactus Salad
Dishes with cactus paddles, or nopales, can be found on restaurant menus throughout Mexico and are growing in popularity here in the U.S. Cactus paddles are believed to aid in digestion, help regulate blood glucose and insulin levels, and have anti-inflammatory properties, among other health-related benefits. My mother’s recipe below is versatile and can be enjoyed as a salad, spread onto a tostada (crispy corn tortilla) with Mexican cream, stuffed into a quesadilla, served alongside scrambled eggs, or used to top your favorite taco. Enjoy! Read More…