Description
A delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors, this Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Salsa is a perfect holiday appetizer or a zesty topping for meats and tacos. Fresh cranberries, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro come together with lime juice and zest for a vibrant and tangy salsa.
Ingredients
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Fresh Cranberries
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Jalapeño
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
Red Onion
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
Cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Lime Zest
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries: Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Prepare the salsa: Combine the chopped cranberries with jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and lime zest. Mix well.
- Chill the salsa: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy the salsa chilled with tortilla chips or as a tasty topping.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño amount for desired heat level.
- This salsa can be made ahead for intensified flavors.
- For a chunkier texture, hand-chop ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
