Zesty Mediterranean Salsa Recipes

MEDITERRANAN-STYLE HOMEMADE SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Place quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped shallots, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, chopped kalamata olives (if using), and chopped jalapeno (if using) in a mixing bowl.
• Season with kosher shalt, pepper, and sumac (start with a heaping 1/2 tsp sumac, add more late if needed). Toss gently.
• Add lemon juice and a generous drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil (I used Early Harvest EVOO). Toss to combine. Set aside for a few minutes to let the flavors marry.
• Serve with pita chips or chips of your choice. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN SALSA RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Set side for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator so the flavors blend together, then serve with lentil chips.

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, feta and parsley.
• Make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey and garlic. Season with salt, red pepper flakes and oregano and whisk until combined.
• Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss until salad is coated in dressing. Garnish with more parsley and serve.

10 MINUTE ZESTY SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or barbecue to medium. (Alternatively, you can use a cast-iron, ridged grill pan on the stove for cooking the patties.) Place the minced beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and coriander in a large bowl and use your hands to mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
• Divide the mixture equally into four and shape into patties, about 10 cm across and a similar size to the buns.
• Brush the grill rack or grill tray lightly with oil and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned on the outside and cooked through.
• To make the salsa, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste. You can chop all the salsa ingredients together in the food processor to save time - just use the pulse button to get the right consistency.
• Split the buns in half and pop under the grill or onto the barbecue rack to toast lightly. Place a few rocket leaves on each base, top with a patty and add a spoonful of salsa, then replace the tops. Serve immediately.