1. Tender, edible pads of the prickly pear cactus, typically sliced and cooked as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine.
Usage: plural form; singular is 'nopalito'; commonly used in Mexican and Latin American cooking; also called cactus pads or nopales

Examples

• The restaurant served grilled nopalitos with lime and cilantro.
• Nopalitos are rich in fiber and vitamins, making them a nutritious addition to salads.
• She prepared nopalitos with eggs for breakfast, a traditional Mexican dish.
• The market vendor sold fresh nopalitos every morning.
• Nopalitos have a slightly tangy flavor and tender texture when properly cooked.