Cactus Salad Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb Cactus paddles or possibly nopales needles removed (fresh or possibly prepared)
• 3/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 4 x Italian Roma tomatoes cored, seeded, and cut in 1/4" dice
• 1/2 sm Red onion cut in 1/4" dice
• 1 x to 2 medium Serrano chiles stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
• 2 bn Cilantro, leaves only minced
• 1/2 c. Finely-grated Cotija or possibly Anejo cheese
• 1/2 c. Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Freshly-grnd black pepper
• 4 x to 6 Lettuce leaves
• 1 x Avocado peeled, seeded, and sliced
• 1/4 c. Cracked Black Pepper Garnish see * Note

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