Curtido Salvadoreño (Cabbage Salad)
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Makes:
8
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Blanch the cabbage with boiling water for 1 minute. Discard the water.
- Place the cabbage in a large bowl and add grated carrots, sliced onion, red pepper, oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
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