Cranberry salsa is a fresh and easy recipe to make over and over again all season long!
Fresh tart cranberries, a bit of onion, jalapeno, and seasonings get a quick whirl in the food processor to create a flavorful holiday appetizer.
Serve on its own with crackers or tortilla chips or spoon over cream cheese.
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An Easy Anytime Appetizer
- Cranberry salsa is beautifully bright with a sweet and tart flavor.This recipe needs just a few ingredients along with cranberries. Jalapenos, some cilantro, and some onions.Use fresh or frozen cranberries.Serve this festive sweet and spicy snack with tortilla chips or other dippables like crackers or Crostini.
Ingredients for Cranberry Salsa
Fresh Cranberries – I love this recipe with fresh cranberries, but frozen cranberries taste great too!
If using frozen, thaw and drain before blending. If frozen, the salsa may need to be drained a bit before serving.
Sugar and lime juice add a sweet-tart flavor.
Jalapeño peppers – make it just a little bit spicy! If you’re using canned jalapenos, stir a little of the juice into the salsa to up the spiciness!
How to Make Cranberry Salsa
Cranberry Salsa is one of those easy recipes that comes together quickly.
- Pulse cranberries in a food processor with green onions, cilantro, and jalapeno (per recipe below) until cranberries are chopped fine (but not too finely).Add lime juice and sugar mixture and pulse just to mix.Season with salt and refrigerate before serving for at least an hour.
PRO TIP: Feel free to adjust the sugar levels and the jalapeno spiciness to fit your preference. This recipe is super versatile so you can make your own signature blend!
Tips for the Perfect Salsa
Perfect dips are made with the right combination of taste, texture, and presentation.
- Avoid over-processing the mixture so it still maintains some structure.If using frozen cranberries, the salsa will need to be drained before serving.Serve chilled as is or scooped over a block of cream cheese for a great presentation.Or, simply stir the cranberry salsa directly into the cream cheese for a delicious spread that is perfect on turkey burgers, or for leftover turkey sandwiches!
How to Store and Freeze Cranberry Salsa
- Keep cranberry salsa in a covered container in the refrigerator. It’s even better the next day when all of the flavors have had a chance to blend! Add an extra shot of lime juice or some freshly diced jalapenos to brighten up the flavors before serving.Freeze it in zippered bags with the date labeled on them and they will keep for about 2 months in the freezer.Once thawed, the salsa will likely need to be drained a bit.
Cranberry Salsa
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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