Cactus Paddle Salad (Ensalada de Nopales)

Instructions

1. 1
   Clean the cactus paddles by removing spines and dicing into 1-inch pieces.
2. 2
   Boil the diced nopales in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool slightly.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine cooled nopales, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeños.
4. 4
   Whisk together lime juice and olive oil, then pour over the salad.
5. 5
   Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7. 7
   Serve at room temperature, topped with crumbly queso fresco if desired.