Name: Festive Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients: 12 oz fresh cranberries: The star ingredient, cranberries provide a tartness and vibrant color that forms the base of the salsa.; ½ medium red onion, chopped: Adds a slightly sweet and sharper flavor, balancing the acidity of the cranberries.; 1 tbsp orange zest: Contributes a fragrant citrus note that brightens the overall taste.; 1 tbsp lime zest: Enhances the tart profile and adds freshness to the salsa.; ½ cup honey: Acts as a natural sweetener that complements the tartness of the cranberries while providing depth of flavor.; 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced: Infuses the salsa with a spicy kick that contrasts wonderfully with the sweetness of the honey.; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro: Offers an herbal note that rounds out the flavors beautifully.; 2 limes, juiced: The acidity from lime juice invigorates the dish, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

Description

Brighten your holiday table with this Festive Cranberry Salsa! A zesty mix of cranberries and spices, it’s perfect as a dip or topping.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz fresh cranberries: The star ingredient, cranberries provide a tartness and vibrant color that forms the base of the salsa.
½ medium red onion, chopped: Adds a slightly sweet and sharper flavor, balancing the acidity of the cranberries.
1 tbsp orange zest: Contributes a fragrant citrus note that brightens the overall taste.
1 tbsp lime zest: Enhances the tart profile and adds freshness to the salsa.
½ cup honey: Acts as a natural sweetener that complements the tartness of the cranberries while providing depth of flavor.
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced: Infuses the salsa with a spicy kick that contrasts wonderfully with the sweetness of the honey.
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro: Offers an herbal note that rounds out the flavors beautifully.
2 limes, juiced: The acidity from lime juice invigorates the dish, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Gather all your ingredients: 12 oz fresh cranberries, ½ medium red onion (chopped), 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tbsp lime zest, ½ cup honey, 2 jalapeño peppers (seeded and minced), ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, and the juice from 2 limes.
Pulsing the ingredients: In a food processor, combine the fresh cranberries, chopped red onion, orange zest, lime zest, honey, minced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Pulse everything until the mixture reaches a medium consistency. Be careful not to over-process, as you want to maintain some texture.
Storing the salsa: Once everything is combined, transfer the salsa to an airtight container. If you are not using it immediately, refrigerate it for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Serving suggestion: For a delightful presentation, serve the cranberry salsa over a block of cream cheese on a festive platter. This adds a lovely contrast of flavors and textures. Accompany the salsa with crispy crackers on the side.