Karina's Nopalito Salad

• 1 lb nopales, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 12 ounces cheese, grated
• 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
• cilantro, finely chopped

1. In a pan, mix together the water, chopped nopal, garlic, and salt.
2. Cook on stovetop over medium heat, approximately 8 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and drain in a colander.
4. Let cool for 15 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix the nopalitos with the tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro as desired.
6. Divide into 6 portions and serve with tortillas and beans.

nopales, water, salt, garlic, cheese, tomatoes, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/karinas-nopalito-salad-344371 (may not work)