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  • Encurtido Salvadoreño (Salvadoran Pickled Cabbage)

This simple cabbage salad adds a refreshing, tangy element to your Pupusas Revueltas.

Recipe Source: Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
15 minutes 10 minutes 8 servings ½ C
Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, chopped

  • 2 small carrots, grated

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • ½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (optional)

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • ¼ C vinegar

  • ½ C water

41
calories
1 g
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
293 mg
Sodium
2 g
Total fiber
2 g
Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
325 mg
Potassium
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Blanch the chopped cabbage in boiling water for 1 minute. Discard the water.

  • 2
    Place the cabbage in a large bowl and add the grated carrots, sliced onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.

  • 3
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

  • 4
    Serve with Pupusas Revueltas or as a side for other dishes.

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