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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Salsa

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Salsa

A vibrant and flavorful salsa with a perfect balance of sweet cranberries, spicy jalapeños, and zesty citrus. Perfect as an appetizer or topping for your favorite dishes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces Fresh Cranberries (If frozen, thaw completely)
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Orange Juice
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Jalapeños seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 0.25 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Seed and mince the jalapeños.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries, red onion, orange juice, cilantro, jalapeños, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently stir to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it sits (up to 2 days), the better it tastes!
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Add more honey for extra sweetness or jalapeños for more heat.
  6. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, pork tenderloin, grilled chicken, or your favorite protein.

Notes

For a smoother salsa, you can pulse the ingredients briefly in a food processor before refrigerating. Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra kick.