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Cranberry Salsa

★★★★

4 from 1 reviews

A fresh and tangy holiday appetizer combining bright cranberries with cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, and lime juice for a flavorful salsa that can be served with cream cheese and crackers or as a condiment for meats.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
  • Crackers of choice for serving

Instructions

  1. Place cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro into a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
  2. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in sugar, lime juice, and salt. Adjust sugar and jalapeño to taste.
  3. Chill the salsa in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Spread cream cheese evenly on a serving dish.
  5. Spoon the chilled cranberry salsa on top of the cream cheese.
  6. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Notes

1. For a spicier salsa, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add more jalapeño.
2. The salsa can also be served as a condiment with turkey, pork, or chicken.
3. Chilling the salsa overnight enhances the flavors.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg