Spicy Orange Salsa Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this incredibly easy Spicy Orange Salsa! Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salsa bursts with zesty orange and spicy kick. Perfect as a topping for grilled seafood, chicken, or your favorite tortilla chips. The flavors meld beautifully when chilled, so make it ahead for an even more delicious experience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 36.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Orange Salsa

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How to Make Spicy Orange Salsa

  1. Finely dice the red onion, jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), and cilantro.
  2. Zest and juice the oranges. (Reserve some zest for garnish if desired)
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
  4. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (For best results, chill for 2-4 hours or even overnight!)
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro and orange zest if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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