Romaneso Sun Dried Tomato and Cactus Salad

Name: Romaneso, Sun-Dried Tomato and Cactus Salad
Ingredients: 4 large cactus paddles (thorns and nodes removed); 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups Romanesco Broccoli (florets); 3 scallions (cleaned; trimmed and chopped); ½ cup chopped Red onions; 2 ripe tomatoes (rinsed; trimmed and cut into wedges); ¾ cup chopped Sun-dried tomatoes (oil drained but reserved); ½ cup chopped black olives; ½ cup queso fresco (crumbled); ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh Lime juice; 0.333 cup olive oil (reserved); 2 teaspoons fresh Rosemary leaves; freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)