Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

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

Original recipe makes 3 cups

Ingredients

1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded
1 carrot, grated
1 quart boiling water
3 green onions, minced
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 50 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Fiber: 4.7 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 47 mg

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