5 from 6 votes
Cranberry Salsa
Cranberry salsa is an easy, flavorful, and visually appealing appetizer that will bring a burst of holiday cheer to your table. I guarantee your family and friends will love it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
44 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salsa:
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 jalapeno pepper ribs and seeds removed, minced, small
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Serving ideas:
- cream cheese or whipped feta, brie, or goat cheese
- crackers or tortilla chips or pita chips
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are mushy or bruised. Place cranberries in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. You want the cranberries to have some texture.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberries, sugar, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, I recommend overnight, so the flavors can meld together.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers. You can also spoon the salsa over cream cheese bricks, whipped feta, or a warm brie wheel. You can also spread cream cheese or goat cheese on crackers and top with the salsa for a simple appetizer or snack.
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Notes
- If your cranberries are super tart, you can add more sugar, but I think it is plenty sweet. If you prefer a completely mild salsa, you can use 1 jalapeño, but we like the salsa with 2 jalapeños. Taste and adjust to your liking.
- If your cranberries are super tart, you can add more sugar, but I think it is plenty sweet. If you prefer a completely mild salsa, you can use 1 jalapeño, but we like the salsa with 2 jalapeños. Taste and adjust to your liking.
- The salsa is best if you let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, but preferably overnight.
Nutrition Information
Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.