Zucchini Salsa
(from LorettaS’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: summer, vegetable sides, zucchini
Ingredients
- 5 Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini (about 1 pound)
- 1 medium golden zucchini (or yellow squash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
Directions
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Preheat the broiler. Halve tomatoes and zucchinis. Broil until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned on both sides. Let cool.
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In the meantime, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno pepper in a non-reactive (ceramic or glass) bowl.
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Chop the roasted vegetables into small pieces, and mix with remaining ingredients. Add salt to taste.
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Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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Serve with tortilla chips, snack crackers, or toasted baguette slices.