spicy cranberry salsa
This spicy cranberry salsa is a festive and flavorful condiment perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a sweet and spicy kick. Serve with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or your favorite tacos for a burst of cranberry goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any soft or bruised ones.
- In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until coarsely chopped. You can also chop them finely by hand if you prefer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more jalapeño for extra heat, or more honey for extra sweetness.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or other dishes as desired.
Notes
For a smoother salsa, you can blend all the ingredients in a food processor until you reach your desired consistency. This salsa is also delicious served over baked brie or as a topping for turkey burgers.
Find it online: https://cubaqueen.com/spicy-cranberry-salsa/