Description
This Holiday Cranberry Salsa is a festive, fresh, and zesty condiment featuring tart cranberries, zesty orange, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for adding a vibrant twist to your holiday meals or serving as a flavorful dip.
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
- Pulse Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, pulse cranberries, orange zest, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro until finely chopped, creating a chunky salsa base.
- Mix Seasonings: Transfer the processed mixture into a bowl and stir in lime juice, raw sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Chill: Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salsa to slightly soften.
- Serve: Remove from fridge and enjoy chilled as a condiment or dip during your holiday celebrations.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep some jalapeño seeds or add an extra jalapeño.
- Use fresh cranberries for best texture; frozen cranberries can be used but may change consistency.
- Adjust sugar according to desired sweetness.
- This salsa pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.
- Prepare at least a few hours ahead or overnight to enhance the flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
