1 jar (32 oz.) of diced nopales (several Mexican and U.S. brands already distribute in the Southwest)

2 to 4 jalapeño peppers (depending on desired spice level)

3 medium size tomatoes

1/2 cup of diced cilantro

1/2 small onion

salt and pepper to taste


1. Rinse and dice the tomatoes, onions, peppers and cilantro.

2. Mix with the nopales.

3. Add salt and black pepper to taste

Note: For a somewhat more time-consuming, but tastier recipe, try Nopales Tiernos.