nopalito
/ˌnoʊpəˈliːtoʊ/
noun
- A young, tender pad (stem segment) of the prickly pear cactus, used as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine.
- Nopalito is often grilled or boiled before being used in tacos and stews.
- At the market, you can buy fresh nopalito already cleaned and diced.
- I added sliced nopalito to the salad for a tangy, crunchy texture.