Ensalada Repollo - Nicaraguan Cabbage Salad

Easy Nicaraguan cabbage salad sourced from www.whats4eats.com. Posted for ZWT 7.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.