Nopales Salad

Karen Hursh Graber

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo (2.2 lbs.) of cactus (nopal) paddles
• 1 onion – halved
• 4 C. water
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 large tomatoes – chopped
• 1 large onion – chopped
• 4 green chiles – chopped

How to Prepare:

If the nopales you buy do not already have the thorns removed, do so carefully. I recommend using gloves and a potato peeler to do this.

Once you have removed all thorns, wash and chop the nopales, place in a pan with water, halved onion and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes.

Drain nopales and add remaining three ingredients. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt if necessary.