Holiday Cranberry Salsa
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Holiday Cranberry Salsa
Description
This salsa blends tart cranberries and sweet pineapple with the bright flavors of fresh cilantro and the crisp bite of yellow onion. Pomegranate arils add jewel-like bursts of sweetness and texture, while orange juice provides citrus acidity that balances the tartness. A chopped jalapeño can be included for subtle spiciness. Instead of fully pureeing, the ingredients are pulsed to achieve a chunky consistency that holds together well for scooping.
The salsa is chilled before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. The cold, refreshing combination of tart and sweet makes it a festive accompaniment, particularly suitable for holiday gatherings or as a colorful topping for tortilla chips. The mixture’s blend of textures ranges from crunchy cranberries to juicy arils and soft pineapple chunks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries washed and stems picked out
- 1 bunch cilantro washed
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 2 cups pineapple diced fresh
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- orange juice juice of 1 orange
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 jalapeño optional, chopped
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, measure out cranberries and tear up cilantro leaves, removing the stems. Pulse until chopped, or desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a large bowl and stir with remaining ingredients. Stir and refrigerate until ready to serve. Spoon into large bowl and serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 30.3mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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