Description
This Fresh Cranberry Salsa is a vibrant and tangy appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with fresh cranberries, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and a touch of honey, it's a refreshing combination of sweet, spicy, and tart flavors. Served over a block of cream cheese and paired with your favorite crackers, it makes an easy, crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salsa Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely minced jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1/3 cup honey or agave
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Serving Ingredients
- 8 ounces block cream cheese
- Your favorite crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the salsa: Rinse the fresh cranberries and roughly chop them if desired. In a mixing bowl, combine the cranberries with finely minced red onion, roughly chopped cilantro, finely minced jalapeño, fresh lime juice, honey or agave, and salt. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Chill the salsa: Let the cranberry salsa sit for a few minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Assemble the appetizer: Place the block of cream cheese on a serving plate. Spoon the chilled cranberry salsa evenly over the top of the cream cheese, spreading gently.
- Serve: Arrange your favorite crackers around the cream cheese and cranberry salsa for dipping. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- This cranberry salsa is perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
- You can adjust the jalapeño amount to control spiciness according to your preference.
- Use two blocks of cream cheese for larger groups.
- For a smoother salsa, pulse cranberries in a food processor before mixing.
- Honey or agave can be substituted with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup salsa
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 10.9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
