Cactus Salad

Yield: 1 Servings
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1 1/2lbFresh or prepared cactus paddles or nopale; needles removed
3/4cOlive oil
1 1/2tsSalt
4Italian Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4" dice
1/2smRed onion, cut into; 1/4" dice
2mdSerrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and; finely diced
2bnCilantro, leaves only,; chopped
1/2cFinely grated Cotija or Anejo cheese
1/2cRed wine vinegar
1tsFreshly ground black pepper
6Lettuce leaves
1Avocado, peeled, seeded and; sliced for garnish
1/4cCracked black pepper garnish,; recipe follows
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