Description
Cranberry Salsa is the ultimate holiday appetizer that combines the sweet and tart notes of fresh cranberries with zesty lime and a touch of jalapeño heat. This colorful, vibrant dip is perfect for your festive gatherings, elevating any spread with its refreshing flavor. Serve it alongside crispy tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken—it’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water, discarding any mushy ones.
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
- Squeeze lime juice over the chopped ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Add honey or sugar to taste.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a milder salsa, swap jalapeños for a less spicy pepper like a bell pepper. Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth during the holidays. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.