Nopales Ensalada
Cactus salad
Best wine varietals
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's crisp acidity complements the fresh, tangy flavors of nopales salad.
Albariño
Albariño offers bright citrus and mineral notes that enhance the salad's freshness.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous character pairs well with the green, vegetal taste of nopales.
Riesling (Dry)
Dry Riesling balances acidity and fruitiness, matching the salad's tangy and slightly earthy profile.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salty/herbal — classic lime + tequila complements cactus, brightens and echoes salad acidity; salt cuts vegetal notes.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal — citrus and orange liqueur with cilantro garnish pairs well with Mexican herbs and fresh lime in the salad.
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/sunset - lime + orange/grenadine complements fresh, tangy salad
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal — clean tequila-lime, focused acidity to lift the nopales' vegetal texture without overpowering.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/salty — jalapeño spice and salty rim add a lively contrast to the salad’s freshness; good with cilantro and lime.
Old Fashioned Glass • Medium • 20 min
acid/smoke/herbal - barrel notes add depth against cactus' vegetal notes
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/bubbles — tequila with jalapeño and soda gives spicy brightness and effervescence that plays well with nopales.
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter/acid — smoky mezcal adds depth and contrast to the fresh cactus; bitter vermouth/Campari provide complexity.
Wine Glass • Easy • 10 min
fruit/bubbles/acid - bright, citrusy and fizzy for a refreshing counterpoint