Fresh Cranberry Salsa

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

10 servings
Fresh Cranberry Salsa is an easy holiday appetizer that is a little sweet, and a little spicy. Perfect for serving at holiday parties with crisp tortilla chips!

Ingredients

  • mission® strips tortilla chips
    1 bag
  • fresh cranberries

    rinsed and drained

    12 oz
  • sugar
    ⅓ c
  • jalapeños

    ribs and seeds removed, minced

    2
  • cilantro

    finely chopped

    ¼ c
  • green onions

    finely sliced

    ¼ c
  • orange juice

    freshly squeezed

    1 tbsp
  • lime juice

    freshly squeezed

    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Add cranberries to your food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Do not puree you want to have small pieces of cranberry. 

  2. 2

    Place the chopped cranberries in a bowl and add the sugar, stirring to combine.

  3. 3

    Add jalapenos, cilantro, green onions, orange juice, and lime juice. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine. 

  5. 5

    Serve with Mission Strips Tortilla Chips and enjoy!

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

4.9(31)10 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for a vibrant, show-stopping holiday appetizer that’s both easy and incredibly delicious? This Fresh Cranberry Salsa delivers that perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making it a guaranteed party hit with minimal effort. It’s the ideal festive dip to brighten any holiday spread.

What sets this cranberry salsa apart is its incredible freshness and balance. Made with bright, tangy cranberries, zesty citrus, and a lively kick of jalapeño, it comes together in just 15 minutes. This quick prep time allows you to focus on holiday cheer and host duties instead of complex cooking, proving that stunning appetizers don't need to be time-consuming.

Prepare for a delightful burst of flavor with every scoop. You'll experience the initial tartness of fresh cranberries, beautifully mellowed by a touch of sugar, creating a harmonious sweet-tart foundation. This is swiftly followed by a warm, subtle heat from the minced jalapeños, awakening your palate without overpowering. The fresh cilantro and green onions add an aromatic complexity and a satisfying, crisp texture, while the freshly squeezed orange and lime juices brighten everything up with their zesty notes. It’s a wonderfully colorful and festive dish that’s surprisingly simple to prepare, yet tastes like something truly special and artisanal.

Easily tailor this cranberry salsa to your preferences. For a milder version, be sure to remove all the ribs and seeds from the jalapeños, or consider using just one. If you crave more heat, you could leave some seeds in, or even add a third jalapeño for a significant kick. You could also experiment by swapping the cilantro for flat-leaf parsley for a different herbal note, though cilantro offers a distinct brightness. For an extra layer of sweetness, a tablespoon of finely diced red bell pepper could be folded in.

This sweet and spicy cranberry salsa is the ultimate festive dip, perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any celebratory occasion. Serve it generously with crisp Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips for an irresistible appetizer that will disappear quickly.

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