Nopales & Green Beet Salad

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized golden (or red) beets
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime, lemon or orange-flavored olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ pounds fresh nopal cactus paddles
• 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small red onion, cut into slivers

1. Place the beets in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and let stand 15 minutes. Drain, peel and cut beets into thin wedges while still warm. Dress lightly with white wine vinegar and fl...

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