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Easy Cranberry Salsa

Easy Cranberry Salsa That Will Brighten Your Holiday Table

This easy cranberry salsa will brighten your holiday table with its sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Opt for organic if available.
  • 1/2 unit Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 unit Jalapeño Pepper Chopped, seeds removed for less heat.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Roughly chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 unit Fresh Lime Juice Juice of one lime.
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips Perfect for dipping.
  • Grilled Meats Use as zesty topping.
  • Crackers An alternative for an elegant touch.

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Cranberry Salsa
  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh cranberries under cold water, chop half a red onion, and one jalapeño pepper. Roughly chop a handful of cilantro.
  2. In a food processor, combine the rinsed cranberries, chopped jalapeño, diced onion, and cilantro. Add a tablespoon of sugar and juice of one fresh lime. Pulse until well mixed.
  3. Pulse to desired consistency, about 10-15 seconds. The colors should meld beautifully.
  4. Taste and adjust flavors, adding more sugar or jalapeño as needed.
  5. Transfer salsa to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve your easy cranberry salsa with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salsa to chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors. Use fresh cranberries for the best taste. Adjust sweetness and heat as desired.

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