Roasted Corn and Zucchini Salsa

All of the best summer produce is thrown together in this bold and bright Roasted Corn and Zucchini Salsa.

I consider July and August the golden time for food. Nearly everything is in season, with berries still boasting their plump, juicy figures and tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, corn, and peaches coming on strong. I get almost giddy when I go to the grocery store and see how gorgeous and cheap a pound of fresh plums is. And there’s nothing better than walking a few steps to my back porch to snip a few fresh herbs for that night’s dinner. It’s hard not to be inspired this time of year, with so much color and flavor right at your fingertips.

When summer produce hits its peak, my cooking becomes much simpler. Lunches are humble open face sandwiches layered with hunky slices of tomato and fresh lettuce. Dinners are nothing more than pasta and olive oil loaded with whatever vegetables happened to grab my eye at the grocery store that week.

And snacks like salsa? Well, suddenly they seem worthy of a meal.

This Chunky Roasted Corn and Zucchini Salsa is really just a hodge podge of summer produce thrown together on a baking sheet, roasted in the oven, and then tossed with fresh lemon juice and basil. The summer squash plays so well off the mellowed heat of roasted jalapenos and poblano peppers, and corn adds that hint of sweetness that keeps you coming back for bite after bite. I ate this both warm and cold, as a salad, a snack, and even lunch. Loaded on air fried tortilla chips, this simple salsa easily becomes a light, vibrant meal that’s perfect for these muggy summer days.

Note: This recipe was originally developed for Pasta Chips. 

Looking for more great summer side dishes? Try these!
Spicy Asian Zucchini

Tomato and Corn Chopped Salad

Grilled Sweet Corn Salsa