Vegan Zesty Zucchini Salsa

This chunky and fresh salsa is bursting with flavor and is a great way to get in a even more nutritious veggies due to its zucchini and summer squash base!!

Makes abt. 2 - 2.5 C.

Zesty Zucchini Salsa:
Ingredients:

• 1 Diced Medium Zucchini
• 1 Diced Medium Yellow Summer Squash/Crooked Neck Squash
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• Zest and Juice of 2 Limes
• 8-10 Cherry/Grape Tomatoes (quartered)
• 1 (15 oz) Can Organic Black Beans (drained, rinsed)
• 1/4 C. Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• 4-6 Scallions/Green Onions (sliced/chopped)
• 1 Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper (finely chopped, w/ optional seeds & vein for added heat)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 Tbsp Saucy Lips Zesty Cilantro sauce
• 3 Tbsp Saucy Lips Jalapeño & Green Apple  hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (optional)
• 1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and enjoy immediately (but like most salsas, this one is even more delicious if left to marinate a few hours to overnight in the fridge, as well!).
• Enjoy!!

Recipe by @thenoshingfox