Description
This Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Salsa is a delightful twist on traditional salsa, combining the tartness of fresh cranberries with the heat of jalapeños and the freshness of cilantro. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a unique topping for meats, this vegan salsa is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Fresh Cranberry Salsa:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Salsa: Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, lime juice, salt, and lime zest until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir well. Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or over grilled meats.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, use half a jalapeño or remove all the seeds.
- This salsa also pairs well with turkey or as a topping for cream cheese and crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
