Curtido Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Curtido is an El Salvadoran pickled cabbage slaw recipe that is traditionally served with Pupusas. It is a light and healthy vegan salad with zing!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ large head green cabbage core removed, thinly sliced
- 3 medium carrots shredded or sliced into thin matchsticks
- ½ large white onion thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno stem and seeds removed, sliced into thin strips (more if they aren't super spicy)
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt more to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano preferably Mexican
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the ½ large head green cabbage, 3 medium carrots (shredded), ½ large white onion (thinly sliced), and 1 jalapeno (stem and seeds removed, sliced into thin strips) in a large bowl.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk well to mix.3 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir. Taste and add additional salt, if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight (preferred) before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5235IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.9mg