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Citrus habanero salsa
4.7 from 57 votes

Citrus habanero salsa

Citrus habanero salsa mixes a variety of peeled and segmented citrus fruits, including oranges, grapefruit, blood oranges, mandarins, and kumquats, with finely diced habanero peppers and red onion. It is seasoned with lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and salt, creating a vibrant and spicy condiment with both sweetness and heat. Marinating it allows flavors to meld before serving.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups of citrus habanero salsa
Course: Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine: South American, Fusion, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 orange peeled and cut into supreme style segments
  • 1 grapefruit peeled and cut into supreme style segments
  • 2 blood oranges peeled and cut into supreme style segments
  • 2-3 mandarins peeled and sliced or cut smaller, or tangerines
  • 8-10 Kumquat sliced
  • 2-3 habanero peppers seeds and veins removed, finely diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced – about 1 cup diced
  • lime juice from 1
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust cumin/salt to taste.
  2. For best results, let it marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Wear gloves when handling habanero peppers to avoid skin irritation.