Nopalitos Salad

Directions for cactus:

Carefully cut along the side, around the edge, to remove cactus thorns from each pad. Scrape the cactus pad with a knife away from you. Carefully turn the pad over and repeat. Rinse pads with cold water, pat dry and chop. Set aside.

Place chopped cactus, white onion, garlic cloves, cilantro and salt in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Cook covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Transfer to a strainer and rinse. Remove and discard, onion, garlic cloves and cilantro sprigs.

Directions for salad:

Fold together all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.