Description
Spicy Cranberry Salsa is a zesty and vibrant holiday appetizer that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the heat of jalapeño peppers, balanced with the sweetness of sugar and the freshness of cilantro. This easy no-cook salsa is perfect for entertaining and pairs well with tortilla chips or as a topping for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Cranberries:
- 12 ounces, rinsed and drained
Granulated Sugar:
- 1/2 cup
Fresh Lime Juice:
- 1/4 cup
Fresh Cilantro:
- 1/4 cup, chopped
Green Onions:
- 2, chopped
Jalapeño Pepper:
- 1, seeded and finely minced
Salt:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Chop Cranberries: Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the chopped cranberries to a mixing bowl. Add sugar, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Chill: Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips, over cream cheese, or as a topping for roasted meats.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a second pepper.
- This salsa can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
