Curtido Salvadoreno

Ingredients

 * 1 med Head cabbage, chopped
 * 2 sm Carrots, grated
 * 1 sm Onion, sliced
 * 1/2 tsp Dried red pepper (optional)
 * 1/2 tsp Oregano
 * 1 tsp Olive oil
 * 1 tsp Salt
 * 1 tsp Brown sugar
 * 1/4 cup Vinegar
 * 1/2 cup Water

Directions
Blanch the cabbage with boiling water for 1 minute. Discard the water. Place the cabbage in a large bowl and add grated carrots, sliced onion, red pepper, oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
 * 1) This heart healthy recipe uses only a small amount of oil and salt.