Description
This Spicy Cranberry Salsa is a vibrant and tangy condiment perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your meals or snacks. Made with fresh cranberries, jalapeño, and a hint of honey and citrus, it balances sweetness, heat, and tartness effortlessly. Ready in just 5 minutes using a food processor, this salsa is ideal for chip dipping, topping grilled meats, or serving alongside your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and deveined (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 green onions, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Juice of half an orange
- Juice of half a lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure out all ingredients. Thaw cranberries if frozen, chop the cilantro, halve the green onions, and juice the orange and lime to have everything ready for processing.
- Combine in Food Processor: Add the cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, honey, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, and salt to the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse the Mixture: Pulse the mixture until all ingredients are finely chopped and combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Avoid over-processing to maintain some texture in the salsa.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salsa and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, honey, or citrus juice if desired. Increase jalapeño quantity to raise the heat level or more honey to enhance sweetness.
- Serve: Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- This salsa is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh cranberries for best texture; frozen cranberries should be thawed before use.
- Great as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
- If you want a smoother salsa, pulse longer but be careful not to puree completely.
