Best Mediterranean Salsa Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVE SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• For the chicken: Whisk together the olive brine, olive oil, oregano, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and onions in a bowl. Put the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Evenly coat, press out air, seal and place in a large bowl or dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• For the salsa verde: Combine the olive oil, olives, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest and juice, black pepper and chile pepper if using in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Prepare the grill for medium-low heat. Sprinkle the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Place on the grill skin-side down and cook slowly until the fat is rendered and the skin begins to turn crispy and golden brown. Flip and continue grilling until the meat registers 155 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 20 minutes total for the smaller breast pieces and 30 for the drumsticks and thighs. Serve with the green olive salsa verde.

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• In a large pasta serving bowl, mix together the olives, tomatoes, mint, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir and lightly press the ingredients with the back of the spoon to incorporate flavors. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.
• Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Remove the garlic clove from the pasta sauce. Drain the pasta and while still steaming hot, place the pasta on top of the cold sauce. Let sit for a minute before tossing the pasta. Top with grated Parmesan and serve.

COD WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all salsa ingredients together and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Pat fish dry and season with salt and lemon pepper.
• Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat.
• Add olive oil to pan and heat until hot.
• Cook fillets 4 minutes on each side or until done. Do not overcook.
• Serve with salsa spooned over top.

ROSEMARY AND LIME ROASTED SEA BASS WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare the Mediterranean Salsa: Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix well. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the fish well under cold running water (to make sure the cavity is clean of any entrails) and pat it dry. With a sharp knife, make 4 deep diagonal incisions down to the bone on each side of the fish. Sprinkle the cavity with salt and pepper. Lay the onion rings, lime rounds, and rosemary sprigs in the cavity. Close the fish. Insert the garlic slivers into the incisions.
• Tie the fish together in 3 or 4 places with butcher's twine to close the cavity. Place the fish on a bed of rosemary branches (or a rack) set in a large roasting pan. Rub the fish with the olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the fish until completely cooked through, about 40 minutes.
• Transfer the fish to a large platter and remove the twine, top with the Mediterranean Salsa. You can also serve this fish on a bed of spinach or arugula leaves with a side of warm orzo tossed with a little chopped fresh parsley and olive oil.

COD WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together olives, tomato, shallot, basil julienne,capers, zest, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil to make salsa and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
• Season cod with salt. In a non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook cod about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through.
• Spoon salsa over cod and garnish with basil sprigs.

MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the eggplant, peppers, zucchini and garlic in oil for 8 minutes. Add the tomato, vinegar, basil, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with toasted bread.

BRANZINO IN SALSA PICCANTE (MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS IN SPICY TOMA)

Steps:

• 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Have ready a flameproof baking dish or roasting pan large enough to hold the fish in a single layer. 2 Rinse the fish well and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper, inside and out. Stuff each fish with half the basil. Rub 1/4 cup of the olive oil into the skin of the fish, and set aside. 3 Place the baking dish or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup of the olive oil, the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the chopped chili pepper and bell pepper, and cook for 3 minutes, or until they have softened. Add the wine and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it has reduced by one-third. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes, capers and olives. When the sauce starts to bubble around the edges, remove from direct heat and keep it warm on the stovetop. 4 Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear the fish for 3 minutes on each side, then transfer to the baking dish and baste with the sauce. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 8 minutes. Uncover and increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees. Bake for about 10 minutes, basting every 3 to 4 minutes, until the fish is just cooked through. Transfer the fish and sauce to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the parsley, drizzle with olive oil and serve hot.

GRILLED CALAMARI STEAKS WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• To make the salsa, in a bowl, stir together the olives, tomatoes, capers, garlic, parsley, oil, lemon zest and juice, and pepper. Place the calamari steaks in a nonreactive bowl and add half of the lemon juice, the olive oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Grill the steaks until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Top the calamari with the salsa and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve. Serves 4.

MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Serve with tortilla or pita chips.

SOURDOUGH BRUSCHETTA WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except bread, basil and garlic oil together in a non-reactive bowl. Brush toasted bread with garlic oil and top with tomato mixture. Garnish with basil slivers. Place on baking sheet and broil until bubbly.

BAKED FISH WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 glass pan with Pam; arrange fish in single layer. Pour water over fillets and sprinkle with chili powder. Cover tightly with foil and bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine rest of ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Remove fish from dish with slotted spatula and place on individual plates. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa on top.

SALMON WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Spray baking dish with nonstick spray.
• In mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Top each salmon fillet with the tomato mixture.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN SALSA WITH CROSTINI

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place bread slices on foil-lined cookie sheet spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 325°F. for 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Place crostini on wire rack cool completely.2. Meanwhile, in decorative bowl, combine all salsa ingredients toss gently to mix. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to blend flavors or refrigerate until serving time. Serve salsa with crostini.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/32 of Recipe * Calories: 30 * Calories from Fat: 10 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 1 g 2% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 90 mg 4% * Total Carbohydrate: 4 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 1 g * Protein: 1 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 4% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 2% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

GRILLED SALMON WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. Mix parsley, tomatoes, cheese, olives, oil and lemon juice until well blended. Let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
• Grill salmon 5 minutes on each side or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
• Serve each fillet topped with 1/4 cup of the tomato salsa.