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Curtido Salvadoreño (Cabbage Salad)

Curtido Salvadoreño (Cabbage Salad)

Curtido Salvadoreno (Cabbage Salad)
Makes: 8 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cabbage, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • red pepper flakes (optional, 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  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.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared salad, 1/8 of recipe (159g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 51
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 179 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 57 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 279 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 51
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 57 mg
Potassium 279 mg
Sodium 179 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 41 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 131 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 37 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 88 mcg
Folate 48 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 15 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups

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This recipe is not only to be serve with pupusas also can be serve with yuca frita, enpanadas de carne or over a fresh hand made corn tortilla top with the curtido and a salsa casera.
08/18/10
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