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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...

Mexican Salad and GUESS WHAT?

Hope you all are having a great week. Wanted to share a Mexican salad with you this week. I actually made a Mexican dinner for a sweet family and of course had plenty to keep.


Now let me tell you up front that if you do not like cabbage you will NOT like this. I love Cabbage and any way you cook or fix it!

2 heads of cabbage washed and drained. Then core your cabbage and dice in strips thinly. Put the cabbage in a bowl and set aside.                   (this recipe can be adjusted to how many you will want to feed)


2 small cans or 1 large can of black sliced olives drained. (set aside)
 


1 small bag of medium size radishes washed and sliced.
 


I used around 4 of the green onions. Washed, drained and diced...onion and green part.


I snipped just a tad of parsley, onion grass, and basil from my little herb garden and washed it and diced it up.


Take all the ingredients above and mix in a large bowl. I sprinkled 2 tsp. of kosher salt and  1 tsp. of black pepper on the salad mixture and mixed in well. Then I added 2 tsp. of dill weed. I used my trusty bottle of McCormick's but I have some fresh dill growing! Sprinkle that in the salad mixture and give it a toss.
 


Next, take 1 1/2 cups of red wine vinegar or  seasoned rice vinegar (which I love to use) and 1 cup of olive oil. ( I use extra virgin olive oil) Mix together with a wisk. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and wisk together. Taste to see if you need more sugar, vinegar or oil. Your taste buds will tell you what you like. I added more sugar! (LOL!) Mix well and toss really good into your cabbage mixture. If it taste to dry for you then mix up a little more of your oil/vinegar combination and toss again. 
 
Love this stuff.

This recipe actually made 4 of these 8x8 size pans full. Cover and chill in frig. If you want too sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top before serving.


I also made a Mexican casserole, Mexican cornbread and even Mexican cookies! All I needed was a sombrero!

Now GUESS WHAT?
I entered a giveaway for a 16x20 Canvas and won!
 Heather from "Our Life in a Click"  
http://ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com/
was having a giveaway for a 16x20 Canvas piece from Canvas Pop with a $80 value and I won!


YES OH YES....I done the Happy Dance! Now to decide on the perfect picture to use!


Have a great week!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

 


Comments

  1. Ole'!! Your Mexican meal sounds delicious! I think we'll do a Mexican dinner this week, too. Thanks for the inspiration and salad recipe, Cindy! Happy week to you! Zenda

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    1. Thanks Zenda! I loved the salad but then I like all kinds of salad!

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  2. Salad looks good and congratulations on the win. You will put that canvas to good use I am sure.
    Connie Royals

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  3. I love cabbage, too....and black olives....and onions....and shredded cheese!!! yes, I do believe I would love this salad!! Congrats on the win of the canvas....looking forward to seeing it. (p.s...thanks for the pics....I've got a little something in mind for you, sweet Lady!)

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  4. Mexican salad, sounds interesting! congrats on your win!!!!!!

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  5. Sounds yummy, Cindy!! And a winner!! How fun! ~Zuni

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  6. I was so surprised to see my header! Thanks for the shout out!! :) This salad looks like something I'd love! I love cabbage!

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  7. What a wonderful recipe. I love cabbage too and this looks and sounds so good. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your win.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs, CM

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  8. Oh that salad looks yummy, Mr D and I would love it. I'm anxious to see your happy dance! lol

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    1. Miss Mary...I love to dance by the way...JUST don't do it in public! LOL!

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  9. Great recipe, Cindy, and I love cabbage, so I appreciate your sharing this recipe. Congratulations on your win.

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  10. We LOVE cabbage around here, so I am guessing this is going to be on our table one day soon. :) Thank you so much for sharing the recipe, Cindy.

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  11. Healthy and colorful! I love cabbage too! Thank you!

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  12. Oh my, looks and sounds scrumptious! I love cabbage too! Thank you for sharing~
    Nancy

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  13. That salad looks delicious! Congratulations on your win. That's always fun!
    ~Adrienne~

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