Simple Panamanian cabbage salad recipe:

In Panama and Central America, the salads are mostly made with a base of cabbage as opposed to lettuce. 

Cabbage is easy to grow and does well in the warm climates. I usually only eat cabbage in cole slaw with BBQ, but cabbage is loaded with Vitamin C and other nutrients which make it an awesome variation for salads and sides. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable which makes it rich in fiber. Here’s a delicious salad recipe inspired by my recent trip to Panama: 

• 1 head of cabbage (red or green)
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 2 carrots (shredded) 
• 1 red bell pepper
• handful of cilantro
• Vinegar or lemon to taste 
• pinch of salt  

Dice whole cabbage very finely. Dice tomatoes and red pepper. Combine cabbage, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and red pepper. Sprinkle mixture with vinegar or fresh lemon juice and cilantro. Add salt to taste.