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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
1. Arrange
- Sprinkle the sliced beet with a pinch of sugar. Arrange the vegetables on a platter, including the beetroot.
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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.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.