Spicy Cranberry Salsa
Brighten up your appetizer game with this zesty and flavorful Spicy Cranberry Salsa, a vibrant twist on traditional salsa recipes. Bursting with the bold tang of fresh cranberries, the subtle heat of diced jalapeño, and the aromatic blend of cilantro and ground cumin, this quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare. A splash of refreshing lime juice and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar perfectly balance out the spice, resulting in a tantalizing mix of sweet, spicy, and tart flavors. This no-cook salsa is as versatile as it is colorful—serve it chilled with crispy tortilla chips for a festive appetizer, or use it as a bold topping for grilled chicken, turkey, or fish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion in need of a little extra flavor punch, this Spicy Cranberry Salsa is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 large (seeded and diced) jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup (diced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and drain them well.
In a food processor, combine the cranberries, diced jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro leaves.
Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are coarsely chopped. Do not over-process; the salsa should have a slightly chunky texture.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl.
Add the fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, salt, and ground cumin to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning to your preference. You can add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor or additional jalapeño for extra heat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir the salsa once more before serving. Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken, turkey, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
59 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*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.
