Cranberry Salsa
Brighten up your table with this zesty and refreshing cranberry salsa—a vibrant twist on classic salsa that perfectly balances tart, sweet, and spicy flavors. Made with fresh cranberries, a dash of citrus from lime and orange juice, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a pop of herbaceous flavor to complement the tangy cranberries, while a touch of sugar rounds out the sharpness. Perfect as an appetizer served with tortilla chips or as a unique topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or even holiday turkey, this cranberry salsa is a versatile crowd-pleaser sure to impress at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 whole Jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange juice
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any bruised or mushy ones.
In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the fresh cranberries and granulated sugar. Pulse until the cranberries are finely chopped, but not pureed.
Wash and trim the green onions. Chop them into smaller sections and add them to the food processor.
Halve the jalapeño, remove the seeds for less heat (optional), and add it to the food processor.
Measure out the fresh cilantro, roughly chop it, and add it to the mixture.
Add the lime juice, orange juice, and salt to the bowl of the food processor.
Pulse the mixture a few more times until all ingredients are well combined and reach a salsa-like consistency.
Taste and adjust the salt, sugar, or lime juice as desired.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl or airtight container, cover, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or roasted turkey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.6 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
