Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

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Curtido is a salad made out of cabbage and served with El Salvadoran pupusas. Stuff cooked pupusas with the curtido for a delicious treat!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ head green cabbage, cored and shredded

  • 1 carrot, grated

  • 1 quart boiling water

  • 3 green onions, minced

  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions

  1. Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes; drain well. Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl. Mix in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano. Toss until all ingredients are combined. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50 Calories
0g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 57mg 64%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.