Description
A fresh and exciting Sweet Smokey Zucchini Salsa bursting with vibrant colors and deliciously bold flavors, perfect for dipping, topping, or enjoying straight from the bowl. Ideal for summer meals and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini
- 2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
Red Onion
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
Tomatoes
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
Garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Jalapeño
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for heat)
Lime Juice
- Juice of 1 lime
Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and Pepper
- To taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by washing and finely chopping the zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Mince the garlic, and set all the ingredients aside in separate bowls.
- Mix Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Add the minced garlic and smoked paprika to the mixture.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour fresh lime juice over the mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Season to Taste: Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors until they are just right for you.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salsa and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use the freshest vegetables possible for the best flavor and texture.
- Letting the salsa sit for a while enhances the flavor, so don’t skip this step.
- You can control the heat by adding more or fewer jalapeños based on your preference.
- If you love smokiness, consider adding a dash of chipotle powder.
- This salsa is best served chilled, making it a refreshing choice for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Zucchini Salsa, Summer Salsa, Vegan Salsa, Fresh Salsa