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Cranberry Salsa

Cranberry salsa makes a tasty appetizer that's the perfect combination of tart, sweet and spicy for all your fall and winter events! Bring it to parties or family gatherings, for appetizers, snacking or tacos!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries OR use 1 can of whole cranberries in sauce found by your pie fillings in the baking aisle.
  • ¾ cup sugar If using canned cranberries as a substitute, eliminate this ingredient.
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 1 bunch green onions 4-5
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 limes juiced 2-3 tbsp
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 package cream cheese

Instructions

  • Mix jalapeño, cilantro, green onions in a food processor or blender, add salt, and lime juice.
  • Pulse until minced
  • Add Cranberries and sugar. Pulse until minced also.
  • Drain salsa of excess liquid in a fine mesh strainer.
  • In a serving dish smooth cream cheese out and pour the salsa over the top.
  • Serve chilled with tortilla chips or crackers.

Video

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Notes

NOTE: Use ¾ cup of sugar ONLY IF USING FRESH CRANBERRIES. If using the canned omit the sugar.
  • Use fresh cranberries. The flavor of this dip is amazing and won't get the same results using a substitute.
  • For a less spicy salsa, skip the jalapeno.
  • Serve up cranberry salsa on its own or with cream cheese!
  • Keep the dip chilled until you're ready to serve!
Make Ahead Tips: This is an easy and great dish to make ahead, or if you need something that will be easy for transport this is your guy!
Make your salsa before and seal it in an airtight dish. Save the cream cheese for right before serving. Spread on the platter and top with the salsa from the air tight dish.
If you are serving/traveling within a 30-60 minute window it is fine to combine the cream cheese and salsa on platter or dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg