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Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Spicy Cranberry Salsa combines tangy cranberries, zesty citrus, and a kick of jalapeño, making it a colorful appetizer or topping for your favorite dishes. Quick and effortlessly prepared in just minutes, it’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any occasion that needs a fresh, flavorful twist.

Ingredients

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Cranberry Base

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and deveined (adjust for spice preference)
  • 2 green onions, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Sweets & Citrus

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • Juice of half an orange
  • Juice of half a lime

Seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure out all ingredients. Thaw cranberries if frozen, chop the cilantro, halve the green onions, and juice the orange and lime.
  2. Combine in Food Processor: Add the cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, honey, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, and salt to the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Pulse: Pulse the mixture until everything is finely chopped and evenly mixed, scraping down the sides as necessary. Be careful not to over-process; salsa should have some texture.
  4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salsa and adjust salt, honey, or citrus as desired. Add more jalapeño for extra heat or more honey for sweetness.
  5. Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • The salsa can be made ahead and actually tastes better after chilling for a few hours to blend the flavors.
  • For extra freshness, add more chopped cilantro or a sprinkle of orange zest on top before serving.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño for desired heat; taste after pulsing and add more if needed.
  • Try serving with tortilla chips, over cream cheese, or as a unique topping for turkey or chicken.
  • Frozen cranberries can be used; just make sure they are thawed and drained before use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 38
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 48mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/spicy-cranberry-salsa-recipe/