Orange Salsa is a fun twist on this popular condiment, that goes great with seafood and grilled meats.
This Mandarin Orange Salsa Recipe stemmed from my local grocer having large bags of sweet seedless Mandarin oranges on sale this week. Most were devoured as is, but by the second bag, I started experimenting a bit. This simple recipe was my favorite result & it is a terrific way to add brightness to a winter plate.
Mandarin Orange Salsa is a great topping for seafood, especially grilled fish or shrimp. It has some heat to it, but the Asian flavors and sweetness of the Mandarin oranges keeps the fire in check somewhat. It is quite quick to prepare so I suggest making the salsa as needed.
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Mandarin Orange Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup seedless Mandarin oranges peeled & chopped*
- ½ tbs finely chopped Jalapeno
- 2 tsp. freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients, then mix & serve.
Notes
Sodium based on ¼ teaspoon used, number will varying based on preference.
Nutrition
Angela says
I would not have thought to add the jalapeno. I bet that's good!
courtney says
Oooh I love this! I have so many oranges too 🙂 M can have fish and oranges will leave out the jalapeno for her 🙂
Colleen says
This looks so refreshing!
rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
That is absolutely GORGEOUS, Robin!
Mickey says
Pretty! I'd have to leave out the jalapeno but definitely want to try this.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
That looks refreshingly delicious!
Stefanie says
I love this recipe...so fresh!
Kathleen Bunn says
I never would have thought of putting something like this together, but the flavors sound like they would compliment seafood well.
Lolo says
I have been obsessed with mandarin oranges lately. I want to make this, I love that you combined them with jalapeño!
Toni says
this looks good enough to eat by itself 🙂
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
This is perfectly timed as we're in citrus season now! Mmmm..
Kelsey Apley says
I would have never thought to add these foods together to create a salsa like this! Sounds really interesting, my husband would probably love it!
Mellisa says
I think this would be a great topping for chicken too!
Marcie W. says
I like the combination of Mexican and Asian ingredients in this recipe. I've always thought citrus pairs perfectly with fish!
Donna says
I love mandarin oranges (have them in my kitchen right now), but never thought to make a salsa with them. I'll be making it now, though!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
Oh you do know how to make me hungry even when I'm not, don't you? 🙂 It looks really good and I could probably handle it even with the jalapeno pepper.
Mrs. Smith says
Pretty, pretty, pretty! I could eat this off the page. 🙂 Keeping this one.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I love oranges in my salads!
Penelope Guzman (NYC Blogger) says
That looks so good, it makes me want to reach out and have some now!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
This looks like a great salsa! I will definitely be trying it!