5 from 12 votes
Citrus Salsa (with Grapefruit)
Citrus Salsa with Grapefruit is a fresh, tangy condiment combining segmented white grapefruit and lime with diced onion and jalapeño for heat. The salsa is seasoned with salt and optional parsley or cilantro, then chilled to meld flavors. It delivers a juicy, bright salsa that pairs well with grilled meats or as a vibrant accompaniment to various dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
14 kcal
Course:
Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1-2 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 1 small onion I used a white onion, finely diced
- 1 grapefruit white
- 1 lime
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional, or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and segment the white grapefruit and lime into sections, making sure to remove the skin, pith, and membranes. Chop the citrus sections into small pieces. Admittedly, I haven’t yet mastered the fruit segmenting thing, so I used my fingers to remove the skin, pith, and membranes from the fruit.
- Add the white grapefruit and lime pieces, diced jalapeno, and diced onion to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with a few dashes of salt, then taste. Add more salt if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. Let sit for at least an hour or two, but ideally 24 hours, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
- The salsa will be quite juicy, so strain before serving.
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Notes
- Use 1 or 2 jalapeños to adjust salsa heat to your preference; substitute a green bell pepper for milder flavor if desired.
- After marinating, season chicken with salt and pepper only before grilling for complementary taste.
- Use a cooking thermometer to check chicken doneness, aiming for 150°F internal temperature before resting.
- Let salsa chill for at least 1-2 hours or preferably 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Strain excess juice from the salsa before serving to reduce sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Calories
14kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.