Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw)
Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) brings a bright, tangy snap with crisp cabbage and carrot steeped just enough to soften while staying crunchy. Vinegar and dried oregano add a clean herbal bite, balanced by mild green onion for freshness. Serve alongside pupusas, grilled meats, or tacos when you want a refreshing, acidic counterpoint.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl, then pour the boiling water over the mixture.
- 2
Let the mixture steep for 5 minutes, then drain well.
- 3
Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl.
- 4
Stir in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano.
- 5
Toss until everything is evenly combined.
- 6
Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 101.2 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.27 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 21.41 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 117.21 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 9.71 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 11.05 g --
- Added Sugars 9.96 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 122.41 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 539.6 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 7.53 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 41.58 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Distilled Water, Dried Oregano, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 101.2 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Distilled Water, Dried Oregano, Green Cabbage, Green Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw)?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 101.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) healthy?
- Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 101.2 calories and 3.27 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.21 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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