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Citrus Salsa Recipe
Citrus is something, which almost always finds its way into salsa, generally in the form of lime juice. However, salsas, which cede the spotlight to citrus fruits, are becoming more popular as cooks familiar with the basics of how salsa is made branch out and experiment with new flavors and ingredients.
This citrus salsa recipe includes the lime juice common to salsa recipes of all kinds, but that is not really the important thing here. What sets this salsa apart is that rather than using tomato as the basis of the salsa, red grapefruit and orange accept the role here. While there is some tomato present as well, it plays its part with the rest of the supporting cast.
If you enjoy the tart and refreshing flavors of grapefruit and orange, then you will love this salsa. Even if these are not your favorites, this citrus salsa recipe is still well worth a try; you may be surprised by how much you enjoy these ingredients in an unfamiliar setting.
Sweet and Tangy Citrus Salsa Recipe
Ingredients -
1 red grapefruit, peeled and diced
1 orange, peeled and chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced (any color you like)
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tbsp cilantro, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Preparation:
There's no trick to making this easy citrus salsa recipe, though you should give yourself a couple of hours to make it before you plan to serve the salsa; like most salsas, this recipe will improve considerably if given a little time in the refrigerator.
Start by peeling the orange and grapefruit; remove as much of the bitter white pith from the fruit as you can before dicing and adding to a large bowl. Chop the bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato, cilantro, and onion and add lime juice along with salt to taste, stir well, and refrigerate.
As mentioned above, you should give this citrus salsa recipe a few hours (at least two) in the refrigerator for its flavors to develop. Drain most of the liquids from the salsa before serving - this salsa can be a little on the watery side otherwise. Enjoy with tortilla chips or with the dish of your choice.
(Serves 4)
