Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)

• 2 lbs cactus leaves, cleaned and diced
• 6 cupssalted water (1 teaspoon salt)
• 6 medium tomatoes seeded and diced
• 1 large avocado diced
• 1 medium red onioin, diced small
• 1 small jalapeno seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ¼ cup clinatro chopped
• 1 large lemon, juice only
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring slat water to a boil and add cactus leaves.
2. Cook in boiling water for five minutes.
3. Drain and cool under running water.
4. Transfer to a bowl and pat dry.
5. Add the remaining ingredients except oil and lemon juice.
6. Toss the dress with lemon juice and oil.
7. Season with salt and pepper and toss again.
8. Refridgerate and serve chilled.