Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
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- M. F. K. Fisher
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This is a fantastic side dish for your tacos or as a topping for your taco salad. Use wherever you might use a salsa!
Zucchini Pico de Gallo
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1/2 cup
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe keeps well, refrigerated, up to 4 days. As with many salsa and pico de gallo recipes, this recipe actually is better the second day.
| 4 medium | zucchini (about 1 pound)(cut into small dice) |
| 1 small | shallot (finely minced) |
| 1 large | tomato (diced) |
| 1 | lime (juiced) |
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 tsp | maple syrup |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1/8 tsp | red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 Tbsp | chili powder |
| 1/2 cup | cilantro (chopped) |
Put the zucchini in a non-reactive mixing bowl with the shallot, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder and cilantro.
Stir well and chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1/2 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 70 | Calories from Fat 34 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 162mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrates 9g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 1g |
| Vitamin A 19% | Vitamin C 52% |
| Calcium 1% | Iron 6% |
| Vitamin K 13 mcg | Potassium 461 mg |
| Magnesium 28 mg | |