Fresh Garden Salsa Recipe

This vibrant Fresh Garden Salsa recipe, from Dana Jacobi's acclaimed '12 Best Foods Cookbook,' is a flavor explosion! Perfect alongside roasted salmon (also from the book!), this salsa boasts fresh garden vegetables, zesty lime, and aromatic oregano. Easy to make in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 21.3 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Fresh Garden Salsa

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How to Make Fresh Garden Salsa

  1. Dice 1 medium zucchini and 1 medium yellow squash into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Combine the diced zucchini and squash with 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), ½ cup chopped poblano pepper, and ½ cup chopped red onion in a medium bowl.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon dried oregano and the juice of 2 limes.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fresh Garden Salsa?

Fresh Garden Salsa takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fresh Garden Salsa?

Fresh Garden Salsa has approximately 21.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fresh Garden Salsa?

The key ingredients for Fresh Garden Salsa are Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Red Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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