
Salads & starters
Chojín
Chojín is a crunchy Guatemalan salad made with finely shredded cabbage, tomato and onion, brightened with vinegar. Very fresh and tangy, it traditionally goes with grilled meats and rich dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
158 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 4.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 7.3 g
- of which sugars
- 6.1 g
- Fat
- 11.1 g
- of which saturated fat
- 1.7 g
- Fiber
- 5.2 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Finely shred the cabbage into very thin strips using a sharp knife.
- Dice the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion and the cucumber into rounds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Add the vegetables to the dressing, toss, and let it rest for 10 minutes so the cabbage softens a little.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve chilled.
Variations and tips
Spicy version. Add the sliced green chili and a little extra lime juice to wake up the salad.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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