Ensalada Verde [Recipe + Video] Dominican Salad

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    161 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Dominican

Ensalada Verde [Recipe + Video] Dominican Salad

Green salad (ensalada verde) is a traditional component of the Dominican lunch, and one of the most iconic Dominican salads.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 beetroot boiled and sliced thinly
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar (white, granulated) (optional)
  • 2 tomato green or ripe, sliced or or sliced
  • ¼ cabbage shredded finely and rinsed (or ½ head of iceberg lettuce) and rinsed
  • 1 large cucumber (or two small) sliced or diced
  • 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)
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Instructions

1. Arrange

  1. Sprinkle the sliced beet with a pinch of sugar. Arrange the vegetables on a platter, including the beetroot.

2. Mixing vinaigrette

  1. Combine vinegar, and olive oil. Add salt to taste and stir to combine.

3. Serve

  1. Serve salad alongside the vinaigrette. If it will be served later, cover and keep in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 409mg (17%) Potassium 306mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 419IU (8%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 409mg 17%
Potassium 306mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 419IU 8%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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