39 pepper relish recipes

Broiled flounder fillets crowned with a puffy homemade sauce: scratch-made mayonnaise folded with whipped egg whites, dill relish, lemon, and a dash of hot sauce. Golden, airy, and irresistible.

Grilled salmon sandwich on pumpernickel with a garlic-lemon-dill sauce, tarragon-seasoned fillets, Boston lettuce, and Roma tomatoes. Light, bright, and low calorie.

A Cajun-spiced tuna and egg salad mixing flaked tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs and fresh tomato with a punchy mayo-mustard dressing kicked up with hot sauce and Worcestershire. Bold, briny and a little fiery.

Korean kimchi made with napa cabbage soaked in salted water, then fermented with garlic, ginger, scallions, and Korean chili pepper. Simple traditional fermented relish.

Avocado relish dices ripe avocado with red onion, bell peppers, Roma tomato, garlic, fresh chile, and herbs in lime juice and olive oil. Chunkier than guacamole, brighter than salsa. Perfect topper for grilled chicken or fish.

Peppered pork roast with sour cherry salsa: coarsely pepper-crusted pork loin roasted simple, served with a sweet-hot relish of cherries, green chiles, peppers, and cilantro. Holiday-worthy and easy.

Spinach and cheddar omelet folded around fresh spinach, sharp cheese, and a spoonful of red pepper relish. A fast, protein-packed vegetarian breakfast with a gentle cayenne kick.

Green tomato relish with onions, red bell peppers, and banana peppers in a tangy white vinegar brine with pickling spices. A classic end-of-season canning recipe that yields 11 pints.

Grilled portobello mushrooms with mango chutney: meaty caps marinated in vinegar, miso, and soy, then crosshatch-grilled and plated on arugula with a fresh diced mango-jalapeño-pepper relish.

Fresh papaya relish with red onion, bell pepper, chile, lime juice, and mint. A bright, vegan condiment for grilled fish, tacos, or chicken.

Fresh black bean salad tossed with sweet corn, cilantro, red peppers, lime juice, and olive oil. No-cook relish ready in 20 minutes.

Grilled red pepper and tomato relish with fresh basil and lemon juice. A bright, smoky topping for grilled fish, especially tuna, with no added oil.

End of the garden pickle relish using whatever is left in the fall harvest: cucumbers, green tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, beans, and carrots in a sweet mustard brine.

Fresh lime-pineapple relish with chopped pineapple, red bell pepper, green onions, lime zest, and ginger. A bright no-cook tropical condiment for grilled fish, chicken, or pork.

Grilled butterflied leg of lamb marinated in red wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes, served with a briny olive relish. A Mediterranean centerpiece for spring entertaining.

Fresh Indonesian relish with lime, tomatoes, onions, basil, and chili peppers. This bright, no-cook condiment takes 15 minutes to prep and develops incredible flavor as it sits.