Nopalito Bean Salad

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Set up an ice bath in a large bowl.

To the boiling water, add 2 or 3 large nopalitos (total weight about 13½ oz [385 g]), cleaned and prepared, chopped into 1 in [2.5 cm] pieces. Cook until dull green and very tender, 15 to 20 minutes