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    Orange Onion Salsa

    Published on June 26, 2019 - Updated on January 12, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A superb orange and onion flavored salsa that is not only great with chips but awesome with tacos, fish and chicken.
     
    Orange Onion Salsa

    🌮 The perfect Taco Topping

    I probably eat more tacos than anything else. Not sure if it’s because I live in Southern California or just because they are so good. There are so many different kinds of tacos and as many toppings to choose from. I recently made some shredded chicken that I used to make Tacos. I wanted something a little different for a topping, so I decided to make this Orange Onion Salsa with Anaheim Chili Peppers.

    Orange Onion Salsa

    💭 What does it taste like

    Looking at the list of ingredients you may be asking yourself what this salsa tastes like. Well right off the bat you taste the oranges. Not overpowering but you can tell this is the focus of this salsa. The onion, Anaheim Chili and the Ground Cumin gives the salsa a bit of a kick. Not super spicy like my other spicy salsa recipes though. This salsa turned out to be so good that next time I will use it as a topping with my Tilapia.

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    Orange Onion Salsa

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    For more great recipes with Oranges, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Asian Orange Beef
    • Pam's Ambrosia Salad

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Orange Onion Salsa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Navel Oranges, Yellow Onion, Anaheim Chili Pepper, Fresh Cilantro and Ground Cumin.

    🥣 How do you make this Orange Onion Salsa

    Peel the oranges and cut into small pieces. Make sure you remove all the seeds as you go.

    In a small bowl, mix together the oranges, onion, chili pepper, cilantro, and cumin.

    Serve right away. This salsa will not keep more than 1 day in the refrigerator.

    Orange Onion Salsa

    Orange Onion Salsa

    A superb orange and onion flavored salsa that is not only great with chips but awesome with tacos, fish and chicken.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Salsa
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 30 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Large Navel Oranges
    • ½ Cup Yellow Onion, Diced
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Anaheim Pepper, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin
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    Instructions
     

    • Peel the oranges and cut into ¼ inch dice, removing any seeds as you go.
    • In a bowl mix together the oranges, onion, chili pepper, cilantro and cumin.
    • Serve right away, or cover, refrigerate and use within 1 day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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