Cranberry Salsa Recipe
This vibrant and zesty Cranberry Salsa combines tart cranberries with sweet pineapple, fresh cilantro, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Perfect as a festive appetizer or a flavorful topping for grilled meats, this quick and easy salsa is ready in just 7 minutes and can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Sauce/Salsa
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fruit Base
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
Fresh Herbs and Aromatics
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2½ tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (adjust spiciness as desired)
Flavor Enhancers
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/16 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Pulse Cranberries: In a mini food processor, pulse cranberries 2-3 times to break them down slightly. Scrape down the sides to ensure even processing.
- Add Pineapple: Add the diced fresh pineapple to the food processor, pulsing 2-4 times more until the mixture reaches your desired salsa consistency, balancing chunky and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cranberry and pineapple mixture into a bowl. Add the finely chopped cilantro, red onion, minced jalapeño, honey, fresh lime juice, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cranberry salsa immediately for the freshest taste or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days to let flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For a smoother salsa, pulse the cranberries and pineapple a few more times; for chunkier texture, pulse less.
- This salsa is excellent paired with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, or fish.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
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