Recipe: Tomato Orange Salsa 🍅🍊
Overview:
This Tomato Orange Salsa is a delightful concoction inspired by a Moosewood recipe, offering a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, this salsa is perfect for those craving a quick and healthy snack or accompaniment to any dish. Bursting with the goodness of tomatoes, oranges, and a hint of spice, this salsa is both refreshing and satisfying. Plus, it’s vegan, low in cholesterol, and bursting with essential nutrients, making it an ideal addition to your spring or summer menu. Whip up a batch today and elevate your culinary creations!
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe tomatoes 🍅
- 2 small red onions
- 1 green chili pepper 🌶️
- 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 🍋
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt, to taste 🧂
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering all the required ingredients for the salsa. Rinse the tomatoes, red onions, green chili pepper, and orange under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
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Chop and Dice: Roughly chop the tomatoes and finely dice the red onions. Remove the seeds from the green chili pepper and finely chop it. Peel the orange and cut it into small segments.
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Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced red onions, chopped green chili pepper, and orange segments.
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Add Flavor: Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the mixture. Sprinkle the ground cumin and ground coriander evenly. Season with salt according to your taste preferences.
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Mix Well: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Ensure that the spices and lime juice are evenly distributed throughout the salsa.
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Let it Rest: Allow the salsa to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This resting period enhances the taste and ensures a harmonious blend of flavors.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the salsa has rested, give it a final stir and transfer it to a serving bowl. Serve the Tomato Orange Salsa alongside your favorite dishes such as tacos, grilled meats, fish, or as a topping for salads. Enjoy the burst of freshness with every bite!
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Tomato Orange Salsa as a topping for grilled chicken or fish to add a burst of citrusy flavor.
- Enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips or crunchy vegetable sticks for a refreshing snack.
- Use it as a vibrant topping for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas to elevate their flavor profile.
- Spoon it over cooked quinoa or couscous for a healthy and flavorful side dish.
- Pair it with avocado slices for a delicious and nutritious toast topping.
Storage:
Store any leftovers of the Tomato Orange Salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 2-3 days, although it’s so delicious, it might not last that long before it’s polished off! Just give it a gentle stir before serving again to redistribute the flavors.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 84.2
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 12.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.8g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Sugar: 12.8g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less green chili pepper according to your preference.
- For added freshness, you can garnish the salsa with chopped cilantro or parsley just before serving.
- This salsa is customizable, so don’t hesitate to add your favorite ingredients such as diced avocado, mango, or cucumber for a unique twist.
- Make sure to use ripe tomatoes and oranges for the best flavor and texture in the salsa.
- You can also prepare this salsa ahead of time and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours to intensify the flavors before serving. Just remember to give it a good stir before serving.
