Cranberry Salsa Recipe Holiday Appetizer
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant cranberry salsa recipe, a festive twist on a classic dip. The perfect holiday appetizer!
Delicious, fresh ingredients are combined over melty brie for a delicious appetizer that everyone is sure to love! Tangy cranberries, spicy jalapenos and fresh cilantro all sweetened with a bit of sugar.
This recipe is a festive addition to any holiday dish. It’s super easy to make and simple to prepare in minutes!
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This cranberry salsa baked brie makes the perfect appetizer at our annual Elf Party. I can’t wait to serve it to friends and family with this Christmas Moscow Mule – another holiday favorite.
Cranberry salsa is a staple in our home around the holidays! It’s great to serve on charcuterie boards and pairs nicely with cream cheese and Eves Crackers at holiday parties.
The combination of sweet and spicy flavors in this salsa gives any dish an extra kick. I especially love the look of the fresh jalapeno peppers and fresh cranberries, all diced together for a festive addition to any plate.
It’s a fun twist on a more traditional cranberry sauce – this spicy cranberry salsa may quickly become your favorite appetizer!
Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- Whole cranberries, fresh or frozen – These tart little berries are bursting with flavor and bring a vibrant splash of color to your dishes.
- Cilantro, chopped – This herb brings a fresh, zesty kick that brightens up everything from salsas to salads.
- Green onion stalks, diced – With their mild onion taste and crisp bite, they’re perfect for adding freshness and crunch.
- Jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced – This pepper gives a nice kick without being overpowering, adding just the right amount of heat.
- Limes, juiced – Their tangy juice adds a refreshing burst of acidity that elevates both sweet and savory dishes.
- Swerve granulated sweetener (or white sugar) – A great way to add sweetness without the extra calories.
- Fresh ginger, minced – This aromatic root brings a warm, spicy note that adds depth and complexity to your salsa.
- Salt – The essential seasoning that enhances all the other flavors and brings everything together.
This recipe makes about two and a half cups of fresh salsa, depending on the size of your vegetables and cranberries. I like to use Swerve sweetener to make this a low carb cranberry salsa, but white sugar can be used when not counting carbs.
Instructions
1. Purchase ingredients at the grocery store, then wash and prepare them.
2. Dice the jalapeno and green onions. Chop the cilantro.
3. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor.
4. Pulse cranberries in the food processor until the salsa is finely diced. Alternatively, for a chunkier salsa, the cranberries can be chopped finely and combined with the other ingredients, rather than using a food processor.
Cilantro and lime can be added to your liking, but we always think the more cilantro, the better. Fresh cilantro and lime juice is a must-have in order to get the crisp, fresh flavor that makes this the most amazing salsa!
What to Dip in Cranberry Salsa?
Basically, anything with a salty base will be amazing with this recipe.
- Tortilla chips
- Ritz crackers
- Pretzel sticks
- Cinnamon chips
- Eves crackers
- Wheat thins
The best way to serve this recipe is over a warm, gooey round of brie cheese. This cranberry salsa baked brie cheese dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next holiday party or event!
You can also serve it over room temperature cream cheese, herb and garlic would be a great choice!
This recipe makes a fresh and delicious spicy salsa; however, you can add all sorts of things to this dish to change it up.
Optional Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Granny smith apple
- Lemon juice
- White onion
- Red onion
- Apple cider vinegar
- Bell pepper
- Parsley
- Chili flakes
- Olive oil
- Orange zest
Can You Can Cranberry Salsa?
Yes! You can preserve this cranberry salsa recipe by canning it. Simply follow the steps for canning in my Traditional Salsa Canning post.
You can also freeze cranberry salsa in a large freezer bag for up to 6 months. Simply defrost in the fridge before serving.
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Some of My Kitchen Essentials
- I love using these mixing bowls for all of my recipes.
- These silicone spatulas are perfect for mixing and stirring salsa ingredients.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
How Long Does Fresh Cranberry Salsa Last?
Cranberry salsa will last for up to one week when sealed in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best served after resting in the fridge for an hour or more, making it a great make ahead recipe!
It can stay at room temperature for a couple of hours before it should be covered in plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Serve it with leftover turkey the next day and make turkey sandwiches a holiday favorite!
This salsa is truly one of those easy recipes that is sure to become a family favorite!
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Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 head of cilantro chopped
- 6 green onion stalks diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and diced
- 2 limes juiced
- 1/2 cup Swerve granulated sweetener or white sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the ingredients.
- Dice the jalapeno and onion, chop the cilantro.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse the food processor until the salsa is finely diced. Alternatively the cranberries can be chopped finely and combined with the other ingredients rather than using a food processor for a chunkier salsa.
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