Description
Holiday Cranberry Salsa is a fresh and vibrant condiment featuring tart cranberries, zesty orange, spicy jalapeños, and refreshing herbs. Perfect for serving with chips or as a festive side, this quick and easy salsa combines sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors to brighten any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Holiday Cranberry Salsa Ingredients
- 1 package 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, pulse the fresh cranberries, orange zest, jalapeños, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro until everything is finely chopped but still textured.
- Mix and Chill: Transfer the chopped mixture into a medium-sized bowl. Add lime juice, raw sugar, and salt, then stir well to combine all flavors. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salsa a good stir and serve it fresh with your choice of chips, crackers, or as a flavorful accompaniment to meals during holiday celebrations.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, reduce the amount of jalapeños or omit the seeds entirely.
- You can substitute raw sugar with brown sugar or a natural sweetener like honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Make the salsa a day ahead to enhance the flavors even more.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tartness and texture; frozen cranberries may become too mushy.
- This salsa keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
