Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.
Chop produce as directed.
Rinse and drain nopalitos 2 or 3 times.
Fill one third of a medium pot with water.
Add nopalitos and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Pour 1 cup of cold water or ice into the pot, to interrupt cooking process. Repeat this last step 3 to 4 times every 5 minutes or so. This will help improve their texture.
Add 1 or 2 pinches of salt and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until nopalitos are tender.
Drain cooking liquid and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together cooled nopalitos, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions and garlic.
Add lime juice, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
15 servings
1/4 cup
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.