Tomatoes are what comes to mind when you think of salsa. But salsa can also be any raw veggie or fruit mixed with onions and peppers in a sauce. This unique squash salsa recipe is the perfect no-fuss recipe.
This Recipe Is Your New Quick Go-To Healthy Yellow Squash Recipe
If you're looking for a new summer side dish. Sauteeing makes this a super quick recipe. One bowl and you're done.
Summer squash are in-season from June through late August. With the bounty of yellow and zucchini squash readily available. We wanted to create a quick cook yellow squash and zucchini squash recipe to take advantage of the season.
Select squash that are smooth, blemish-free, small size. Store in produce bag in vegetable bin for up to one week.
Looking for a little change; try these other fruits and veggies that are, great alternatives to traditional tomato salsa
- Pineapples
- Mango
- Corn
- Texas Caviar
Looking for more healthy summer squash recipes, try our: 10-minute Gluten-Free & Vegan Pad Thai with zucchini squash recipe.
SUMMER SQUASH SALSA
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 medium Zucchini diced
- 1 medium Yellow squash diced
- 1/2 Red Bell pepper diced
- 1/2 Yellow bell pepper diced
- 1/2 medium Red onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, squash and salt and pepper to taste.
- Sautee until just tender about 3 minutes
- In bowl tossed cooled vegetables, parsley, basil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Here is a great article about anything you ever wanted to know about squash.
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OhElleCooks
This looks so good, I can’t wait to give a try
Robin
Fresh vegetables are the best and this is a lovely, colorful combination.
Renia
This recipe made me love something I have hated all my life, squash & zucchini. So delicious, can't wait to share this!!
Shay
This was so amazingly good! Super fresh and we even used them in tacos! This will definitely be added to our summer go to meals.
D!