Description
This festive Holiday Cranberry Salsa is a zesty and vibrant condiment made with fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and citrus zest. Perfect for adding a tangy kick to your holiday meals or serving alongside chips as a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
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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
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the fresh cranberries thoroughly. Seed and chop the jalapeños carefully, removing seeds to reduce heat if desired. Slice the green onions and chop the fresh cilantro finely.
- Chop 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 and evenly combined, creating a chunky salsa texture.
- Mix the salsa: Transfer the chopped mixture to a medium bowl. Add in the lime juice, raw sugar, and salt, then mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cranberry salsa for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve properly.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salsa a quick stir and serve as a festive condiment with chips, tacos, or alongside your holiday dishes.
Notes
- For less heat, reduce the amount of jalapeños or leave the seeds in.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen can be used but may alter consistency.
- You can substitute raw sugar with brown sugar or honey for a different sweetness profile.
- This salsa improves in flavor if made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 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
