Spicy Tomato Pepper Relish

5 from 1 vote

The key to making this simple Greek recipe for salsa is in the chopping. All ingredients should be cut to a fine dice, smaller than confetti but not so small that the pieces are indiscernible. It’s a salad of sorts in that it contains a mixture of fresh, chopped vegetables, but is eaten more like a salsa or relish, scooped up with or spooned onto a piece of crisp pita bread. The dish is a classic in Greece’s many kebab houses and goes well with grilled meats and chicken.

5 from 1 vote

Spicy Tomato Pepper Relish

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 20

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course, Meze / Starters, Recipes, Sides, Snacks

Prep Time 20

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course, Meze / Starters, Recipes, Sides, Snacks

Ingredients

2 large firm tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1-3 fresh chili peppers (to taste), seeded and minced
2 medium-sized red peppers, seeded and finely diced
2 medium-sized green peppers
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/4 cup extra-virginGreek olive oil
3 tbsp good quality tomatopaste
Fresh, strained juice from one large lemon
Salt to taste
Cayenne to taste

Instructions

Combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, vigorously mix together the olive oil, tomato paste and lemon juice. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Mix the paste into the fresh ingredients.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to six before serving.
Serve either cool or at room temperature.

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