This juicy and tantalizing Cherry Orange Salsa perfectly pairs with chips or tortillas. Its versatile enough to be enjoyed as a salad itself. This quick and fat free snack is a great party appetizer too.
Have you been going for cherry picking lately? Isn’t it loads of fun? Well, we love this summer activity but the tough part is always left for me.
Yup! You got it right!! Preserving these gorgeous red ripe cherries and using them efficiently.
However, combining cherries and oranges to get the right flavor was a challenge. Even though it brewed in my mind I had to really work on this combination.
Moreover, getting the approval from my family was totally another challenge for me.
However, everything combined well and I got a thumbs up for this orange salsa.
I love to much on dips and salsas with chips or while watching my favorite shows on the TV. Sometimes if its a fruit salsa I enjoy it in a salad form.
Oranges are so refreshing and hydrating. I must admit that they are versatile fruit too with being very low in calories.
Therefore, I have tried spicy orange cauliflower as a savory entrée and orange protein bars to satisfy my sweet cravings.
These recipes were winner but tossing this fruit in a salsa was another level altogether.
Therefore, today I am here to share this awesome and family favorite cherry orange salsa recipe with you.
Ingredients you will need
Cherries
Oranges
Red Onion
Green bell pepper
Jalapeno
Salt
Lime/lemon juice
Cilantro
I have used these easily available ingredients which you may buy from any local grocery store.
Ingredients notes:
Cherries – Its sweet and beautiful color enhancing this recipe and plays an important role here.
Oranges – loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants its tangy and yet sweet flavor along with its juicy texture is absolutely desired.
Jalapeno – just to add a bit of spicy taste but not too spicy as well. Moreover, you may remove the seeds.
Cilantro – no salsa is complete without this herb and its adds to its beauty and nutrition too.
Onion – I used red onion here because its best when eaten in raw form.
Green bell pepper – this adds to the taste and flavor.
How to make Cherry Orange Salsa
Firstly, I deseeded the cherries and crushed them in the food processor. I made sure that its not blended just roughly crushed so that they are still tiny bite sized.
Secondly, I spooned out the cherries in a mixing bowl and tossed in orange, onion, jalapeno and green bell pepper.
Next, I seasoned it with salt and lemon juice.
Lastly, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Within minutes the beautiful and mouthwatering Cherry Orange Salsa was ready.
I also feel that in these warm sunny days, this recipe is the quickest and the most refreshing dip.
I love the sweet, spicy, tangy and salty flavors mixed in one bowl and eaten guilt free as a salad.
However, my Husband insists that salsa is incomplete without chips. So he makes sure to dip salty tortilla chips into it.
This taste best when prepared the same day and served. However, you may prepare it a day ahead and refrigerate in a glass container.
Its is sweet with a mild tang to it. Its slightly spicy and salty along wiht being juicy and chewy.
You may enjoy it with tortilla chips or simply enjoy it as a fruit salad. You may top it on your favorite baked/grilled protein.
My other salsa recipes that might interest you:
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Cherry Orange Salsa
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries (stemmed and pitted)
- 1 cup oranges (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup red onions (finely chopped)
- 1 cup green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 whole jalapeno (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lime/lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Coarsely grind cherries in the food processor with the chop/crush option.
- Now, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix gently with a spoon.
- Serve with tortilla chips or eat it like a salad.
Video
Notes
- Measure 2 cups cherries after they are pitted.
- Try to peel the skin pulp of oranges as much as possible. (Don’t stress yourself) If it’s tough to peel the skin of each orange pieces then just chop finely.
- Can be made ahead and store in a glass container in the refrigerator for a week.
Linda says
What an interesting and fun idea! I’ve never thought of having cherries in a salsa form and now I can’t wait to try this one.
Jordan says
This is genius! I would never have thought to combine cherries and oranges in a salsa. So making this with the cherries I just bought.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
I love this Cherry Orange Salsa! It looks really refreshing and yep..the colors are pleasing in the eyes. I would love to try this with chips or tortillas while watching a movie!
SHANIKA says
I would have never though to combine cherries and oranges, but this salsa looks so refreshing! The perfect summer dip!
Jacqui Debono says
This looks so pretty! This would be perfect for making and eating over a few days, stop me from eating junk too!
Chi says
I love how colorful and healthy this salsa is !
Crista says
O
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this looks awesome!!!
found your blog on Healthy Happy Life, so glad I did!!
xoxo
Orana says
Such a different idea for a salsa! I dont think I can even imagine the flavor, must be good though, cause it looks delish.
Christine says
So funny. I did a cherry mango salsa this week. Great minds!
Jenn says
Wow, what a great idea! We love cherries. I have never thought to put them in a salsa before. Definitely going to try!
JcCee says
Looks yummy! I love the way you combined these ingredients! Pinning this!
Adrienne says
The salsa looks so healthy and delicious. My husband would love it.
LydiaF says
What a clever combination! We love fresh cherries and tend to overbuy, it never hurts to have another way to use them.
Brandi Hegerty says
Love this recipe, pinned it, and gonna try to make it too. Perfect timing! Yum 🙂
Leslie says
I love how colorful it is! It’s just as pretty as it is healthy and delicious.
Homestead Wishing says
That looks so great, I will have to try it!
Amy @Planning Playtime says
I saw this on pinterest and got excited. The cherry orange combo is awesome!
jen says
This looks amazing! I pinned for later. Love the use of all this fruit.
Leah says
Can’t wait to try this Salsa! Pinned!
Sara says
looks soooo good! Nice change up from the norm. Gonna try it!