Cranberry Salsa
A fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy salsa made with cranberries, jalapeños, and citrus. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or served over cream cheese with crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSugar: 12g
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar or honey for natural sweetness
- 1-2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 orange juiced (about 3 tbsp)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and pat dry.
- In a food processor, pulse cranberries until finely chopped (do not puree).
- Add jalapeños, onion, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, and sugar. Pulse until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips or over cream cheese as a dip.
Notes
- For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds and membranes.
- For a healthier version, substitute part of the sugar with honey or maple syrup.
- Can be made 1 day in advance; store in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers make a great topping for grilled chicken, turkey, or pork.
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