Spicy Salvadoran-Style Slaw
Slawsome! | 2 servings
This deliciously tangy slaw (AKA curtido) is one of those amazing foods that just gets better the longer it marinates! Curtido is a fermented slaw common in Salvadoran cuisine, but it pairs well with just about anything. It’s bright, crunchy, and has a little bit of a kick, so it’s especially delicious alongside a heavier dish–like Salvadoran pupusas! Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving
Ingredients
8 ounce
Coleslaw Mix
2 unit
Jalapeño
2 unit
Red Wine Vinegar
1 unit
Yellow Onion
3 ounce
Carrots
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce. Halve jalapeño; thinly slice into half-moons (remove ribs and seeds for less heat). Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the onion (save remaining onion for another use). Trim, peel, and grate carrots on the largest holes of a box grater. In a large bowl, combine sliced onion, carrots, coleslaw mix, vinegar, 1 TBSP sugar, 1½ tsp salt, and as much jalapeño as you like. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve slaw (draining first) alongside your favorite meal.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Tangy and spicy with a kick, this slaw packs a flavorful punch that many loved 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though some missed the overnight marinating instruction.
- Suggestions: Adjust jalapeño to taste; consider adding less for milder heat or using a gentler pepper.
- Leftovers: Tastes great fresh, but some found the flavor diminished or the texture wilted after a day.
- Versatility: Works well as a side dish, sandwich topping, or paired with various meals.
Reviews from our home cooks
The slaw was a bit old, it seemed, and the instructions didn't say whether the contents of the slaw packet needed to be washed or not. Also, I didn't see the instructions to put in jalapeños "to taste" until I had already put all of them in! Luckily, we like things spicy, but it was VERY spicy, even for us.
OMG. Easy to fix. loved the taste. ingredients easy to find. I have fixed it & brought to party. People asked for recipe. Not one complaint or none brought back home. Yes, I gave a plug for hello fresh.
Very easy to put together I used both packages of vegetables. Good thing I only cut one Jalapeño. I used half as in the recipe but it was mighty powerful stuff and I fished out half of the half before putting it away🔥
I would like to see more of these types of salads. Love preparing something ahead of mealtime and all I have to do is take it out of the fridge when I am ready to eat.
Quick and easy, I kept on eating it right out of the fridge! I fried up some tofu and put it on top for a lunch as well.
Delicious side dish item - goes with many kinds of meals too. Please offer this Spicy Salvadoran Style Slaw again!!
It tasted really good, but storing the slaw (so it doesnt go bad) before making the recipe is a bit of a challenge.
Be careful with the jalapenos but otherwise incredibly tangy spicy slaw.
I love slaw. Husband doesn't care for it, but was obsessed with this one! Would love to see it available again
It was tasty when fresh, but it didn't hold up as leftovers. It had very little flavor on the second day.
