Hot New Mexican Salsa

Serves8 to 10
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 1 hour
One Pot MealYes
OccasionBuffet, Casual Dinner Party
Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturehot & spicy, salty
Type of Dishsalsa
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
- 3 ears sweet corn, blanched, and the kernels cut off the cobs
- 2 green bell peppers, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 sweet red bell pepper, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 3 ounces smoked slab bacon, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons chile powder
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- ΒΌ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
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In a large bowl, toss all of the vegetables together and set aside at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
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When ready to serve, in large skillet, render the bacon until crisp. Add the chile powder and stir. Add the vinegar and bring to a simmer. Add the herbs. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
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