Description
A festive and tangy Holiday Cranberry Salsa combining fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and a hint of heat from jalapeños, perfect for serving as a vibrant appetizer or condiment during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Rinse the fresh cranberries and slice the green onions. Seed and chop the jalapeños, being careful to remove seeds to reduce heat if desired.
- Pulse in food processor: In a food processor or blender, pulse the cranberries, orange zest, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed, maintaining a chunky salsa texture.
- Mix and chill: Transfer the chopped salsa mixture to a bowl. Add lime juice, raw sugar, and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and chill the salsa in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the holiday cranberry salsa as a festive appetizer or condiment alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, remove all seeds from jalapeños before chopping.
- You can substitute raw sugar with brown sugar or honey for a different sweetness profile.
- The salsa keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Try serving this salsa with tortilla chips, cream cheese, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
