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Fresh Cranberry Salsa

This fresh cranberry salsa recipe is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, holiday, Salsa
Servings: 12
Calories: 48kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 2 TBS sugar
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded)
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 1 lime, juice + zest
  • ½ cup candied pecans
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Add 12 oz.fresh cranberries to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. You'll want small bits with some texture.
  • Transfer cranberries to a bowl and mix with 2 TBS sugar, 1 diced jalapeño (seeded), ½ chopped cilantro, ¼ green onions, ½ cup chopped candied pecans, lime juice and zest, and a pinch of salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least one house. This helps the sugar to dissolve and the flavors to blend together.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, over cream cheese, or spooned over roasted chicken or turkey.

Notes

* Nutritional information is an estimate and will very based off of brands of ingredients used and cooking methods. 

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg