Dinner out and a bonus recipe to develop!
We had joined the family for dinner a few nights ago, and as luck would have it, we decided to enjoy dinner out instead of cooking. Once the decision was made to eat out, next we had to decide where. Quickly we all found ourselves agreeing on the same place, their favorite Mexican food restaurant. We had not been to this restaurant, but that decision led me to this wonderful recipe!
Once there we were quickly given menus and the usual basket of chips and salsa, except this, was not the usual tomato salsa, this was a delicious chopped Cabbage Salsa. Honestly, I had never had a salsa that was not tomato-based, before. But once tasted, I am sure I ate more than my fair share!
Once there we were quickly given menus and the usual basket of chips and salsa, except this, was not the usual tomato salsa, this was a delicious chopped Cabbage Salsa. Honestly, I had never had a salsa that was not tomato-based, before. But once tasted, I am sure I ate more than my fair share!
Fortunately, another bowl was delivered before we could even ask...
Now the quest was on, could I make this myself, at home?
A little investigating led to this tasty result!
I love the internet for times like this, a few words of inquiry, and I had a plethora of Cabbage Salsa recipes to look through. Because I had never made anything like this before I needed an established starting point. But nothing I read seemed quite like the restaurant salsa. But I did not let that small issue get in the way.
And I must say, that while probably not exact, this is very, very close to the restaurant salsa and we loved it just as much. The lime, garlic, and cilantro are a sure fire hit for delicious flavor. And what's not to like about cabbage, one of our favorite vegetables, in salsa form!
I will definitely be making this Cabbage Salsa again because there is always a good reason to enjoy crunchy tortilla chips with salsa. Such as Mondays or being hungry before dinner, or Thursdays, and of course the usual, Taco Tuesday!
1/4 wedge from a medium-size head of cabbage, chopped fine
1 tomato, diced
1/4 bunch cilantro, minced*
1/4 t garlic salt
1 slice white onion, minced*
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced*
Combine well, let sit at room temperature to mellow and allow the flavors to marry.
One to two hours is fine. Serve at room temperature with lots of crispy tortilla chips.
* tastes vary, you may certainly use more of this ingredient if desired.
I will definitely be making this Cabbage Salsa again because there is always a good reason to enjoy crunchy tortilla chips with salsa. Such as Mondays or being hungry before dinner, or Thursdays, and of course the usual, Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- cabbage
- tomato
- cilantro
- garlic salt
- white onion
- lime
- jalapeno pepper
- chef's knife
- paring knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- serving tray
- storage jar
Cabbage Salsa
Inspired by dinner out with the family and a little help from Life's Ambrosia
Inspired by dinner out with the family and a little help from Life's Ambrosia
1/4 wedge from a medium-size head of cabbage, chopped fine
1 tomato, diced
1/4 bunch cilantro, minced*
1/4 t garlic salt
1 slice white onion, minced*
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced*
Combine well, let sit at room temperature to mellow and allow the flavors to marry.
One to two hours is fine. Serve at room temperature with lots of crispy tortilla chips.
* tastes vary, you may certainly use more of this ingredient if desired.
Storage options for Cabbage Salsa. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two days. While the crunch will soften a bit, you can make this ahead and store it until serving. Do no freeze...
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Cabbage Salsa
Inspired by dinner out with the family and a little help from Life's Ambrosia
Inspired by dinner out with the family and a little help from Life's Ambrosia
1/4 wedge from a medium-size head of cabbage, chopped fine
1 tomato, diced
1/4 bunch cilantro, minced*
1/4 t garlic salt
1 slice white onion, minced*
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced*
Combine well, let sit at room temperature to mellow and allow the flavors to marry.
One to two hours is fine. Serve at room temperature with lots of crispy tortilla chips.
* tastes vary, you may certainly use more of this ingredient if desired.
* tastes vary, you may certainly use more of this ingredient if desired.
Storage options for Cabbage Salsa. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two days. While the crunch will soften a bit, you can make this ahead and store it until serving. Do no freeze...
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I've never had cabbage in my salsa. Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteAlexandra
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This is different, but OMG so good! I hope you give it a try, thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds really good. I never would have thought to make salsa from cabbage! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party! Have a great week and Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteI am with you, I would never had thought of this if we had not enjoyed it while eating out that evening!
DeleteAll right, I'm curious now .. will have to give it a shot
ReplyDeleteFeel free to up or leave out any spice in the recipe. But I love it!
DeleteNever heard of this but it sounds so good. Going to have to try it. Thanks so much for linking up at Food Friday 13 for New Year’s Party Recipes. Shared.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee! It is different and yet so good! Perfect with tortilla chips.
DeleteCONGRATS Melynda! Your post is FEATURED at Food Friday 14 for Healthy Recipes from the previous linkup for New Year’s Party Recipes.
ReplyDeleteDee, thank you!
DeleteHi Melynda, Never thought to make salsa with cabbage, and the recipe sounds so easy. Saw it at SSPS#282. So many great shares this week and what a colorful array of topics. My shares are #130, 131, 132, 133, and 137. Hope you and your readers have a fabulous week. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 Health.
ReplyDeleteNancy, thanks so much for sharing with SSPS!
DeleteCabbage is such a brilliant vegetable isn't it? I love the sound of your salsa, all that freshness, and so tasty with the cilantro, lime and chilli. I'll store this away for making at some stage. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHRK, thanks for stopping by. We really enjoy it, and what is not virtuous about cabbage, even when consumed with lots of chips?
DeleteThis is something unique! I did not even know this was a thing! Sounds pretty good.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your recipe at the Sunday sunshine Blog Hop!
Laurie
Laurie, you are welcome, and you will love the salsa!
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