Delicious and Tangy Curtido - Salvadoran Cabbage Salad

Enjoy the flavors of El Salvador with this tangy and delicious Curtido. This traditional Salvadoran cabbage salad is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Central American dishes. Made with fresh cabbage, carrots, onions, and a tangy vinegar dressing, this refreshing salad adds a burst of flavor to any meal. It's easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a side salad or as a topping for pupusas, tacos, or grilled meats. Try this authentic recipe and transport your taste buds to El Salvador!

Ingredients

• 1 small head of cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, thinly sliced onion, minced jalapeno pepper, and minced garlic.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated with the dressing.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the curtido marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
5. Before serving, give the curtido a good stir and adjust the seasonings if needed.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy as a side salad or as a topping for pupusas, tacos, or grilled meats.

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