Description
A vibrant and tangy Holiday Cranberry Salsa featuring fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and spicy jalapeños, perfect for festive gatherings as a refreshing condiment or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) package fresh cranberries
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries thoroughly. Seed and chop the jalapeños, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh cilantro to prepare all components for blending.
- Pulse in Food Processor: In a food processor or blender, combine the cranberries, orange zest, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but retains some texture.
- Mix and Chill: Transfer the chopped cranberry mixture to a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, raw sugar, and salt until well combined. Cover the bowl and chill the salsa in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the cranberry salsa chilled as a vibrant condiment or appetizer to complement your holiday dishes.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tart flavor and vibrant color.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired heat level or substitute with milder peppers.
- Raw sugar can be substituted with white granulated sugar or honey for different sweetness profiles.
- Chilling time is important to blend and mellow the flavors; overnight chilling enhances taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
