Cranberry Salsa Recipe
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Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Description
This Cranberry Salsa starts by placing fresh cranberries, honey, lime juice, jalapeño (with seeds removed to reduce heat), cilantro, green onions, and cumin into a blender or food processor. The ingredients are pulsed a few times to achieve small bits while maintaining a chunky texture instead of a smooth puree. The fresh cranberries provide a tart base, contrasted by the honey's natural sweetness and the slight heat from the jalapeño. The fresh herbs add brightness, while cumin contributes a warm, earthy undertone.
The salsa is versatile as a topping over cream cheese and crackers for an appetizer or can be served as a relish alongside meats to add vibrant flavor. Because fresh cranberries are used, the salsa has a crisp texture and bright taste that sets it apart from cooked or canned versions.
Removing the jalapeño seeds helps moderate the heat level while retaining flavor. Sweetness can be adjusted by adding a bit more honey or sugar if desired. The recipe notes suggest pulsing carefully to avoid blending into a smooth sauce, preserving the desired chunky consistency for texture contrast in serving.
Ingredients
- 1 package cranberries fresh
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeño with seeds removed
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse a few times, until ingredients are in small bits but not completely blended together. Serve over cream cheese with crackers or chips. You can also serve as a relish over meats.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries instead of canned for a tart and fresh flavor with easy chopping.
- Remove jalapeño seeds before adding to control the salsa's heat level.
- Add extra honey or sugar to adjust sweetness to your taste, keeping the salsa balanced.
- Pulse the mixture briefly to keep a chunky salsa texture rather than a smooth puree.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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