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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Salads » Ensalada De Repollo Con Tomate (cabbage And Tomato Salad)

    Ensalada de Repollo con Tomate (Cabbage and Tomato Salad)

    May 31, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 12 Comments

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    Ensalada de Repollo con Tomate (Cabbage and Tomato Salad)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ head of green cabbage finely shredded
    • 1 red onion thinly sliced
    • 4 to matoes thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
    • Salt and pepper
    • Juice of 5 limes
    • ¼ cup white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon of sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

    Instructions
     

    • To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
    • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, cilantro and tomatoes. Toss thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly. Add the dressing and mix well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours to let the flavors develop.
    Keyword cabbage salad, Colombian Food, Colombian recipes, Colombian Salad
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    Ensalada de Repollo con Tomate (Cabbage and Tomato Salad)Pin

    It is common practice in the United States to serve the salad before the main dish, rather than as a part of the main meal, as we do in Colombia. This Ensalada de Repollo con Tomate is my mom's recipe and it was a staple in my house growing up. We ate it every day for lunch as a part of our meal with dishes such as Sudados, Pollo Asado, Bistec Encebollado, Arroz con Pollo, and many more.

    It is one of my favorite salads and it is simple and easy to make, while refreshing and full of flavor. I prefer to make it at least two hours in advance and keep it in the fridge to allow the flavors to blend. This salad is even better the next day and is perfect for a picnic or backyard barbecue.

    Buen provecho!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Belinda @zomppa

      May 31, 2012 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      Sounds like a BBQ is in order!

      Reply
    2. Claudia

      May 31, 2012 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      Lovely and fresh and will be doing it. (Even have all the ingredients.) Italian serve the salad at the end of the meal.

      Reply
    3. Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook

      May 31, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      We serve the salads before the meal but I prefer having mine with my meal 🙂 I'd love this cabbage salad, looks so good. I'll definitely be making this!

      Reply
    4. Nina Munchen

      June 01, 2012 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      Hello Erica
      Thanks for the cabbage and tomato salad recipe.
      I'll create one for sure, my kids are gonna like it 🙂
      If you don't mind, can you submit your cabbage and tomato salad photo in foodporn.net?
      It's a food photography site full of all DIY food pictures from members around the world. Or perhaps you'd like to submit by yourself? Let me know when you did, so I can share it.

      Reply
    5. Diana Lopez

      June 01, 2012 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh Erica, you just took me back in time when my great aunt used to make this for lunch everyday! A true Colombian lunch is not complete without this salad being served at the table. =)

      Reply
    6. Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      June 03, 2012 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Cabbage is so good for your stomach...loved the picture of the salad.

      Reply
    7. Marilyn

      June 10, 2012 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      This salad was very fresh and good. We ate it with grilled beef and it was perfect. I love all your Latin recipes.

      Reply
    8. Erica

      June 10, 2012 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you guys for all your comments!

      Reply
    9. NM

      January 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      i love this salad. just made some tonite. I used to live on this in cuba. put a fried egg on some rice with this salad- i was in heaven. ok the bonatos and potaje helped too....I dont usually put in the cumin and sugar. I used to just dowse vinagre and sal. yummo.

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      • Juan R

        September 21, 2020 at 10:02 pm

        5 stars
        Deliciously Colombian. I tend to substitute Apple cider vinegar as it has a bit less bite. The sugar isn't absolutely necessary if you are trying to minimize your sugar intake, my mother and grandmother tend to include grated carrots, this adds a touch of sweetness.

        Delicious, thank you for all the recipes.

        Salud

        Reply
        • Anonymous

          September 30, 2020 at 5:49 pm

          5 stars
          thanks Juan.
          I will ....
          buen provecho !!!!
          nm

          Reply
    10. Christine

      November 29, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious salad! I’ve made these a few times to serve along with spicy Indian curries and rice!

      Reply

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