Curtido Salvadoreno (Cabbage Salad)

This salad will make a great side dish for your next cookout.

Serves 8 · Vegetables

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1 head of cabbage (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (small, grated)
  • 1 onion (small)
  • dried red pepper (optional, 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 2 ml oregano
  • 5 ml olive oil
  • 5 ml salt
  • 5 ml brown sugar
  • 60 ml vinegar
  • 120 ml water

Steps

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Blanch the cabbage with boiling water for 1 minute. Discard the water.
  3. Place the cabbage in a large bowl and add grated carrots, sliced onion, red pepper, oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
  4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories49
Protein2.0 g
Fat1.0 g
Carbs10.0 g
Fiber4.0 g
Sodium323 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)