This juicy Cabbage and Carrot Salad is very popular in "plato del dia" eateries in the Dominican Rep. It's easy to make at home, with only 4 ingredients.
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Several readers wrote to us requesting a recipe for this salad, which is surprisingly popular in the Dominican Republic without even having a formal name.
About this recipe
I have no idea where and how this salad came to be but it is very popular, I have found, as part of the "plato del dia" fare in popular eateries. The fact that it contains raisins, would suggest it is a very Dominican thing (although not universally-liked, raisins pop up in several Dominican savory dishes).
At first, it led me to believe that this was merely an adaptation of coleslaw or other well-known cabbage dishes. And then I find out via Aunt Ilana that the addition of raisins is also popular in the UK, and apparently not unknown in the US, although I hadn't encountered the beraisined version in my travels.
So, what the heck do I know?
Anyway, make a big batch, chill, bring it out with the BBQ. And if you make this dish differently, I'd love to hear about it. Hit me in the comments.
Buen provecho!
Cabbage and Carrot Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot , grated
- 1/4 head of cabbage , shredded
- 1/4 cup of raisins
- 6 cups of boiling water
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
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Prep vegetables: Mix cabbage, carrot, and raisins in a colander. Pour in boiling water and let it run out of the colander into the sink. This will wash the vegetables, but also wilt them a bit. Let all the water drain and let the vegetables cool to room temperature.
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Season: Mix in the mayo, season with salt to taste.
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Chill and serve: Chill and keep refrigerated until it's time to serve.
Yo le pongo plain yogurt con cebolla picadita y a veces yogurt cOn miel en vez de mayonesa
Nice. But i'll use boiled eggs instead of raisins. Take out the yolk completely and use the white. Really yummy.
Try it w/onion + salt & pepper... much better