• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Laylita's Recipes logo
  • Home
  • En Español
  • About Laylita
  • Videos
  • Recipe Index
  • Ecuadorian Recipes
    • Ecuadorian Breakfast Dishes
    • Ecuadorian Street Food
    • Ecuadorian Soups
    • Ecuadorian Main Meals
    • Ecuadorian Appetizers
  • Latin Recipes
    • Ceviches
    • Empanadas
    • Plantain Recipes
    • Fish and seafood
    • Latin desserts
  • Sites
    • Receitas da Laylita
    • Recettes de Laylita
    • Travel
    • Viajes
Home » All » By Theme » Salsas » Spicy orange and pomegranate salsa

Spicy orange and pomegranate salsa

By Layla Pujol Leave a Comment

This refreshing spicy orange and pomegranate salsa is made with fresh pomegranate arils, orange segments, onion, cilantro, hot pepper, lime juice, orange juice, cumin seeds, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Spicy orange pomegranate salsa

En Español

I originally made this spicy pomegranate orange salsa to serve as a topping for fish. It also works great with shrimp, chicken, and lamb. You can also serve it with tortilla chips or plantain chips. Another option is to serve it on top of classic guacamole to give it a colorful holiday touch.

Citrus pomegranate salsa
Spicy orange pomegranate salsa

Spicy orange and pomegranate salsa

Spicy pomegranate salsa made with pomegranate arils, orange, onion, cilantro, hot pepper, lime juice, orange juice, cumin seeds, olive oil, salt and pepper.
4.84 from 24 votes
Print Pin Your Questions and Comments
Course: Garnish, Salsa, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, International, Latin fusion
Keyword: Cumin seeds, Orange, Pomegranate, Spicy, Spicy orange and pomegranate salsa
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds or arils from ½ large pomegranate
  • 3 oranges peeled and cut into supreme style segments (all the skin/pith/membranes/seeds removed), plus any remaining juice
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 serrano peppers seeded and membranes removed, finely diced – replace with jalapeños for a milder version or with sweet peppers for a non-spicy variations
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the pomegranate arils, orange segments, any juice squeezed from the orange membranes, lime juice, diced onion, cilantro, serrano peppers, cumin seeds, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Mix the ingredients for the pomegranate salsa, taste, and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Let the salsa rest refrigerated for about 30 minutes or until ready to use.
Pomegranate salsa
Spicy pomegranate and orange salsa

Step by step preparation photos for spicy orange and pomegranate salsa

Fresh ripe pomegranate to make salsa
Cut the orange into segments removing the membranes and the seeds
Orange supreme segments for a spicy salsa
Combine the ingredients for the spicy orange pomegranate salsa in a bowl
Making orange pomegranate salsa
Spicy salsa made with pomegranate and orange
Orange pomegranate salsa
Grilled fish topped with pomegranate orange salsa
Spicy pomegranate salsa
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)

Similar Recipes

Filed Under: Christmas, Cilantro, Citrus fruits, Fruits, Holidays, Latin America, Pomegranate, Quick, Salsas, Sauces, Sides, Spicy, Tex-Mex, Vegan, Vegetarian

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

Post notifications by email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recipes by Category

Welcome

 Layla Pujol is an Ecuadorian modern-day nomad who loves to cook and travel. She currently lives in Europe, previously in the US, and is currently working on her first cookbook, which will focus on delicious Ecuadorian and Latin recipes (adapted to her style). More

Available Now ¡Cómpralo ahora!

Yo cocino latino cookbook

Ecuadorian Recipes

  • Pan de yuca or cassava cheese bread

    Pan de yuca or cassava cheese bread

    Pan de yuca, also known as cheese bread or yuca bread, are yummy melt in your mouth warm breads made with cheese and yuca or …
  • Chaulafan de pollo {Ecuadorian chicken fried rice}

    Chaulafan de pollo {Ecuadorian chicken fried rice}

    Chaulafan de pollo is an Ecuadorian chicken fried rice made with rice, chicken, bacon, onions, garlic, peppers, bell peppers, peas, carrots, scrambled eggs, raisins, spices …
  • Humitas or steamed fresh corn cakes

    Humitas or steamed fresh corn cakes

    Humitas are savory steamed fresh corn cakes made from a mixture of freshly ground corn, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, and cream, which is placed inside …

Footer

Stay connected

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

laylapujol

{Comida típica lojana en el restaurante Mamá Lol {Comida típica lojana en el restaurante Mamá Lola}

Traditional food from my hometown at @mamalolarestaurante in Loja, Ecuador:

1. Horchata lojana - a delicious sweet tea made with a mix of herbs and flowers 

2. Salsa de ají de pepa y mayonesa de cilantro - A mildly spicy pumpkin seed salsa and a cilantro mayonnaise served with popcorn (canguil) and hominy corn (mote) as an appetizer 

3 & 5. Cecina - a thinly sliced cut of seasoned meat, traditionally pork, but this restaurant also has a variation with chicken. Served with pickled onions (curtido) and boiled yuca.

4. Cuy - Guinea pig, not everyone’s cup of tea, I love the seasoning but find it a bit gamey/overpowering so I usually just have a small taste. My favorite part are the potatoes they served with it 

#comidalojana #comidaecuatoriana #lojaecuador #cecina #cecinalojana #cecinadepollo #ajidepepa #cuyasado #horchatalojana #ecuadorianfood
{Helado de naranjilla} Naranjilla ice cream - anot {Helado de naranjilla}
Naranjilla ice cream - another must try when in Vilcabamba 

#naranjilla #helados #vilcabambaecuador #heladodenaranjilla #lulo #ecuadorianicecream #heladoecuatoriano #ecuador
{La Hostería Izhcayluma en Vilcabamba es uno de l {La Hostería Izhcayluma en Vilcabamba es uno de los lugares más relajantes y con las mejores vistas. Me encantan las clases de yoga, los desayunos y el excelente servicio.}

I love the relaxed atmosphere and amazing views at @izhcayluma in Vilcabamba. The morning yoga classes are a wonderful way to start the day, plus the delicious food and great people that work there.

#izhcayluma #vilcabamba #lojaecuador #vilcabambaecuador #valledelalongevidad #ecuador
{Una deliciosa variedad de platillos llenos de cre {Una deliciosa variedad de platillos llenos de creatividad y sabores ecuatorianos en @shamuico.saraguro }

Love the combination of creativity + Ecuadorian flavors of ShamuiCo restaurant in Saraguro - a must stop if you find yourself driving between Cuenca and Loja. We tried the following:

{Morcillas con tortillas de papa} The best blood sausages with potato herb patties 

{Langostinos en tempura de coco} Coconut tempura shrimp with ripe plantains 

{Cuy relleno con menestra} Guinea pig stuffed with lentils 

{Cecina lojana con boloncitos y queso} Thin pork steaks with little plantain dumplings and cheese

{Deditos de pescado con aguacate} Fish sticks with avocado - this description doesn’t sound great, but it was delicious 

{Ensalada con queso frito y choclo} salad with fried cheese, choclo corn, plantain and more

{Chicha huevona y chicha de Saraguro} Two variations of chicha, a fermented corn drink from Saraguro 

{Horchata lojana} A sweet herbal floral drink from Loja that we call horchata

#shamuico #saraguro #lojaecuador #comidaecuatoriana #comidafusion #ecuadorianfood #ecuadorianflavors #saborecuatoriano #ecuador
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • En Español

© Laylita.com 2021, all rights reserved. No copy without authorization. Privacy policy | Contact

 

Loading Comments...
 

    loading Cancel
    Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
    Email check failed, please try again
    Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.