Cabbage Salsa

This easy restaurant-style cabbage salsa is super flavorful, fresh, crunchy and quite the eye candy with the different colors of ingredients.

Cabbage salsa is insanely good with tacos, quesadillas, Mexican pasta or simply alongside some tortilla chips.

Cabbage Salsa

This cabbage slaw also called (Mexican pico de gallo) is a refreshing appetizer that is absolutely delicious and super easy to put together and there is no cooking or heating required.

I LOVE this recipe because it is a great twist on ordinary tomato salsa and it is definitely a hit at every barbecue.

This dish is so popular in Mexican restaurants and will elevate any meal.

I serve this fresh salsa with some tortilla chips, it can be also served alongside other great meals such as chips, burritos, tacos or grilled fish.

You'll Need

Complete information on ingredients and quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Cabbage: I use green cabbage; however, you may use red cabbage instead; it is a personal preference. Shredded cabbage gives this recipe its extra crunchy texture.

Fresh Tomatoes: I use ripe tomatoes.

Jalapeno pepper: Seed the jalapenos to get a milder flavor, but you could still use them with their seeds if you want your salsa to be really spicy. The hot properties of jalapenos are more concentrated in the seeds. You can also customize the spiciness to your liking!

Garlic: It enhances the flavor.

Red onion: It gives a vibrant color and a little bit of sweetness to this recipe.

Lemon juice: It helps to marinate and soften the cabbage. It also gives the recipe a tangy taste. You may use lime juice instead.

Seasonings: I season my salsa with cayenne pepper and salt.

Fresh cilantro: It adds flavor and make the salsa visually appealing.

How To Cut Your Cabbage?

You can chop, Julian or shred the cabbage according to your preference. For me, the best way to prepare the cabbage for salsas is to shred it in the food processor.

Also, there is no specific size for the shredded cabbage. You can have them thick or thin, depending on your preference.

How To Make Fresh Cabbage Salsa?

One: Finely dice red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro, mince the garlic and shred the green cabbage.

Tip: Ensure that you clean your vegetables effectively, especially the cilantro, which can be sandy.

Two: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro and red onion until combined.

Three: Stir in salt, cayenne pepper and lemon juice.

Four: Finally, mix in the shredded green cabbage until combined and serve.

Tip: Put this salsa in the fridge for an hour before serving to allow the ingredients to blend together and also for the lime to soften the cabbage. The longer It sits, the better it tastes.

Helpful Tips!

• Chop or shred the cabbage according to your preference. The way you chop your vegetables in this recipe will determine how the end product will look like.
• This salsa gets more spicy or hotter with age.
• To achieve a crunchy homemade salsa, prepare it the same day you are serving it.
• Replace jalapenos with either red or yellow bell pepper if you are preparing this salsa for the whole family or for people who do not like spicy food.

Can I Use Cooked Cabbage?

No. This recipe uses raw cabbage that is shredded into desirable pieces.

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