New Orleans Cranberry Salsa
Brighten up your appetizer game with New Orleans Cranberry Salsa, a zesty and colorful blend of fresh cranberries, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and cilantro that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy. This no-cook salsa is bursting with vibrant flavors, thanks to a citrusy dressing of fresh lime and orange juice, a touch of sugar, and a hint of kosher salt to elevate every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes plus chilling time, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips, grilled fish, or holiday roasted meats. Packed with festive colors and bold flavors, this cranberry salsa is a must-have for any gathering or celebration. Perfect for snack lovers and holiday hosts alike, it’s a fresh twist that will leave your guests reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries thoroughly.
Finely chop the fresh cranberries using a sharp knife or pulse them in a food processor until roughly chopped. Be careful not to process them into a paste.
Dice the jalapeño pepper and red bell pepper into small pieces. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño.
Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, diced jalapeño and red bell peppers, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, sugar, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for acidity, sugar for sweetness, or salt to enhance the flavors.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the New Orleans Cranberry Salsa with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or alongside holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 341 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
