Summer Yellow Squash Zucchini Salsa Food

SUMMER YELLOW SQUASH & ZUCCHINI SALSA

Steps:

• In medium saucepan and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
• Add diced zucchini, yellow squash and salt and pepper to taste.
• Sautee until just tender about 3 minutes. Careful to not over cook, should still have crunch to them you do not want them to become mushy.
• Set squash aside to cool
• In bowl tossed cooled vegetables, parsley, basil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH SUMMER SQUASH SALSA

Steps:

• Quarter the zucchini lengthwise, then thinly slice with a knife or mandoline. Transfer to a colander set over a bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let drain 15 minutes.
• Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice and half of the cilantro in a bowl. Set aside 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Mix the cumin and coriander in a small bowl. Brush the fish all over with olive oil, then rub with the spice mixture and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill the fish until it is well marked and releases easily from the grill, about 4 minutes. Flip the fish and continue cooking until firm, 2 to 4 more minutes, depending on the thickness. Transfer to a platter.
• Stir the remaining cilantro into the zucchini mixture and season with salt. Spoon over the fish.

SUMMER SQUASH SALSA

Steps:

• Add the jicama, yellow squash, zucchini, cilantro, red onion, habanero and jalapeno to a large bowl. Whisk together the salt and lemon juice in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Add to the salsa and mix thoroughly.

LOW CARB SUMMER SQUASH SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add all ingredients, except cantaloupe, and cook for 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and spread out on a plate. Refrigerate quickly without a cover to stop the cooking. When cooled, mix in cantaloupe, and cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve as an accompaniment to spicy dishes, chicken, fish, and more.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW (SUMMER) SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Grease roasting pan with olive oil.
• Chop zucchini and yellow squash and put into large bowl.
• Drizzle olive oil over squash. Mix with a large spoon until squash is evenly coated.
• Pour squash into roasting pan and spread it out until it evenly covers the pan.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once until cooked through.