Ensalada Repollo - Nicaraguan Cabbage Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 4 cups water, boiling
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 scallions, minced
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 jalapenos or 1 serrano chili pepper, minced
• 1/16 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 place the cabbage and carrots in a large heat-proof bowl. pour the boiling water into the bowl to cover the cabbage and carrots and set aside for about 5 minutes. drain in a colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
• 2 return the cabbage to the bowl and toss with the remaining of the ingredients. let set at room temperature for a couple hours if you like. then chill and serve as an accompaniment to pupusas or as a side dish.