Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Salsa
A vibrant and flavorful salsa with a delightful balance of sweet cranberries, spicy jalapeño, and zesty citrus. Perfect as a dip, topping, or side dish.
Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh or Frozen Cranberries If frozen, thaw completely before using.
- 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Orange Juice
- 0.25 cup Lime Juice
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper Seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries, red onion, orange juice, lime juice, jalapeño, brown sugar, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Gently stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more jalapeño for extra heat or more brown sugar for extra sweetness.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- For best flavor, let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours before serving.
- Before serving, give the salsa another gentle stir.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, fish tacos, or as a topping for pork tenderloin.
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!