Description
This vibrant Cranberry Salsa combines fresh cranberries, zesty citrus, and a hint of spicy jalapeño for a refreshing and tangy condiment. Perfect for serving chilled with tortilla chips, as a topping on cream cheese with crackers, or alongside chicken, turkey, or fish, this salsa delivers a bright burst of flavor that complements a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 12 oz bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained (or thawed and drained frozen cranberries)
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded (leave some seeds for extra heat)
- 2–3 green onions, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 orange (about ¼ cup)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2–4 tablespoons)
Pantry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries (or thaw and drain frozen cranberries). Chop the cilantro and roughly chop the green onions. Seed the jalapeño, keeping some seeds if you prefer extra heat.
- Pulse the Ingredients: Add cranberries, cilantro, jalapeño, and green onions to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not puréed, maintaining a chunky texture.
- Combine Flavors: Transfer the chopped mixture to a bowl. Stir in the cane sugar, orange juice, lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly and taste to adjust sweetness, spice level, or citrus according to your preference.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled with tortilla chips, spread over cream cheese and crackers, or as a zesty topping for chicken, turkey, or fish.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the salsa.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less cane sugar based on your taste.
- This salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Perfect for holiday parties and as a fresh alternative to traditional tomato salsa.
- If you prefer a smoother salsa, pulse the ingredients longer until you reach the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
