{"id":8152,"date":"2026-03-20T08:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=8152"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:37:24","slug":"orange-and-grapefruit-salsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/appetizers-and-snacks-recipes\/fruit-and-vegetable-appetizers\/orange-and-grapefruit-salsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange and Grapefruit Salsa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This simple and delicious Orange and Grapefruit Salsa is the perfect accompaniment to enjoy with a beautiful Mexican-style feast. It\u2019s zesty, citrus flavors pair great with Chicken or Fish Tacos, either as a side or thrown right there into the Tortilla. Suitably, it\u2019s also a delicious dish to enjoy on its own with the refreshing flavors of Orange and Grapefruit a perfect dish to sit at the dinner table during Summer. Ready in 10 minutes, it\u2019s a tasty and simple dish to enjoy the amazing natural flavors of these wonderful fruits

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Inspiration for the Orange and Grapefruit Salsa recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a trip to the amazing town of Santa Fe in New Mexico a few years ago we enjoyed some absolutely delicious foods. The hot, dry climate of this desert town offers a ridiculously vibrant food scene. Perhaps its most famous ingredient is the Red and Green Hatch Chiles, which is featured in so many dishes in that part of the country

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However, this light and refreshing Salsa opts for the use of Serrano or Jalapeno Chilis, which is great, as they\u2019re a lot more commonly found all over the world than the region-specific Hatch Chilies. We found this recipe in an amazing Salsa and Tacos recipe book we picked up in Santa Fe, published by the Santa Fe School of Cooking<\/a>. They have some wonderful recipes, so we highly recommend you check them out

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Santa Fe in general is just an amazing food town. I\u2019m surprised it\u2019s not as popular with foodie travelers, as the cuisine and culture in this beautiful part of the world is simply amazing

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How to make this tasty Salsa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Orange and Grapefruit Salsa is so easy to make at home and only requires a small handful of every-day ingredients you can easily grab at your local grocery store. The heroes\u2019 ingredients in this recipe are the Oranges and Grapefruit, which will need to be prepared properly before being added to the Salsa

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You will need to turn the Orange and Grapefruit into individual segments. This is a relatively easy step to do but does require some basic knife skills. I recommend using a sharp knife, and taking your time when preparing this step

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First, cut a section of the fruit skin at the top and the bottom. This way, you should be able to sit the fruit on a flat surface, and it won\u2019t roll off. Then, slowly cut away the peel by slicing downwards and then inwards, following the natural shape of the Fruit

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Once this is done, go ahead and cut away any remaining white pith that\u2019s still attached to the fruits. This has a very bitter taste and is generally not eaten. Slice it away and then discard

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Turning a whole, peeled Orange \/ Grapefruit into individual segments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this step, carefully cut along the natural seams that are formed in the Orange and Grapefruit to divide each segment into pieces. When cut correctly they will simply fall off. If you want to aim for a beautiful plate you may need to trim away any excess pith and pieces of the seams from each individual piece of fruit

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It doesn\u2019t need to look perfect, but ensuring you separate the individual segments from the seams will avoid any chewy pieces in the Orange and Grapefruit Salsa. At this stage, you can either serve the segments whole, or cut them in half

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The key to a perfect Orange and Grapefruit Salsa is taking your time to prepare the beautiful Fruit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Preparing the rest of the delicious Salsa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the Orange and Grapefruit done the remaining steps are very simple. All you\u2019ll need to do is to finely slice up some Red Onion (not too much, half an Onion is enough!) and add it to a bowl with the Orange and Grapefruit

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TO the bowl, also add some roughly chopped Cilantro and your finely diced Chili. Give it a good mix through some all the ingredients are combined before adding the final touches, which is a combination of Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, and a touch of Salt

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As with all cooking, it\u2019s important that you taste the dish before you serve it. With so few ingredients, the quantities of Vinegar and Olive Oil will have a drastic effect on the flavor of your Salsa. Also, Oranges and Grapefruits are seasonal, so they may have more or less intense flavor in them depending on what time of the year you\u2019re making the dish

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Once you\u2019re happy with the overall flavor it\u2019s time to serve! I recommend enjoying your Orange and Grapefruit Salsa with some classic Mexican dishes. It pairs so well with Fish and Chicken Tacos, but anything is going to benefit from this dish. Carne Asada and Carnitas are also a great pairing

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Preparing earlier and storing in the refrigerator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you like to save hassle around dinnertime, preparing dishes earlier is always a good choice. You can prepare the Orange and Grapefruit Salsa up to a day earlier and simply seal and store it in the refrigerator

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Like most dishes, however, the Salsa is going to taste its best if you serve it immediately once it\u2019s prepared. So, carve our 10 minutes in the afternoon before dinnertime and whip up this delicious dish as an amazing side to enjoy with your Mexican Feast

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