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Cranberry Salsa is easy, delicious and pretty. It will become your perfect go to appetizer for the holiday season.
I love using cranberries in these egg nog cranberry white chocolate muffins (which seriously, if you haven’t tried, you really need too!) and then the cranberry pineapple muffins which were so nice and moist. And I can’t forget the cranberry cheesecake bars. They are quite delightful!
Cranberry Recipes
Cranberry season is here. Starting in October, I put myself on cranberry alert and check the produce section of the grocery store every visit to see if the fresh cranberries have arrived yet. There is always a little shout for joy when I see them because that means that cranberry salsa is back in my life! I first made cranberry salsa years ago and it quickly became my go to holiday appetizer for parties and celebrations.
Today’s cranberry salsa recipe has become my favorite way to enjoy cranberries. This recipe is always on repeat during the holidays for several reasons:
- It’s delicious – the flavor combination of cranberries and cilantro is amazing!
- It’s easy – cranberry salsa literally comes together in minutes.
- It’s so pretty and festive – the red and green color combo is perfect for the holidays
How to Make Cranberry Salsa
- Use fresh cranberries. You will find these in the produce section, usually in a 12 oz bag. Wash and drain the cranberries and remove any rogue stems that may still be attached.
- Place the cranberries, green onion and cilantro in a food processor and add in sugar, cumin and lime juice.
- Pulse to chop up the ingredients and combine. Don’t over chop though!
- Chill the salsa until ready to serve. I like to chill for at least an hour to give the flavors a chance to come together.
How to Serve Cranberry Salsa
You can just serve it chilled in a bowl and add some tortilla chips. My favorite way to serve it though is over a brick of cream cheese along with crackers. Watch it disappear!
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Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 12 oz cranberries
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 green onions
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 limes juice of two limes
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder add up to 1/2 tsp depending on taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse to chop.
- Place in a blow and chill for an hour
- Serve over cream cheese or just with chips
- Also would be yummy as a side sauce with turkey, pork or chicken
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Ann Marie says
I don’t know why it has taken me a long time to comment on this since I have been making this recipe for 3 years now. I wanted to say that it is absolutely delicious and indeed addictive!!
Leigh Anne says
Ann Marie, I love hearing that!!!
lauri says
This sounds delicious and “different” for a Thanksgiving appetizer. Thinking a throwing in a little jalapeno, though, what do you think?
Leigh Anne says
I think a little jalapeno in it would be amazing!
Bonnie@WhatAboutPie says
Ok, I am going to make this for a snack for me and my sister. She is coming in from Long Island NY and I want to have something special tomorrow night…just a snack, not a special dinner…hahaha! she’s not that special! just kidding, of course she is!! I have to admit, I am wondering about the tartness, but I see that there is 1 cup of sugar and I read all of the reviews here and people are raving about! So I am going for it!!! I trust you! I’ll let you know how it goes!
Leigh Anne says
Bonnie – you won’t be sorry!!
Taylor says
I certainly like dishes with Cranberries, especially around the holiday season, but I hadn’t heard of this one before.
Serving it with cheese and some crackers sounds pretty good to me.
We’ve got a family get together coming up and I think I will give this a try.
Thanks for providing all the good info on this.
Mage says
That looks inviting! I would gladly try making some as a side sauce for chicken. Now, the thought of it makes me drool. LOL . Thanks for sharing this!