Ensalada Verde [Video+Recipe] Dominican Cabbage Salad
Green salad (ensalada verde) is a traditional component of the Dominican lunch, and one of the most iconic Dominican salads.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 149kcal
Ingredients
- 1 beetroot boiled and sliced thinly
- ¼ teaspoon sugar (white, granulated) (optional)
- ¼ cabbage shredded finely and rinsed (or ½ head of iceberg lettuce) and rinsed
- 2 tomato green or ripe, sliced or or sliced
- 1 large cucumber (or two small) sliced or diced
- 2 radishes sliced thinly (optional)
- 1 small red onion cut into thin slices (optional)
Dominican-style vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or pineapple vinegar)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
Instructions
1. Arrange
- Sprinkle the sliced beet with a pinch of sugar.Arrange the vegetables (beet, cabbage, tomato, cucumber, radish, onion) on a platter.
2. Mixing vinaigrette
- Combine vinegar, and olive oil. Add salt to taste and stir to combine.
3. Serve
- Serve salad alongside the vinaigrette. If it will be served later, cover and keep in the fridge.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg
