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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Quick and Easy Fresh Cranberry Salsa Recipe

    Published: Dec 14, 2021 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Quick and Easy fresh Cranberry Salsa that takes 5 minutes to prepare and tastes fantastic. A great twist on classic salsa is perfect for the holidays.

    Cranberry Salsa text over a white bowl filled with cranberry salsa next to crackers and jalapenos

    Fresh Cranberry Salsa

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    Fresh Cranberry Salsa
    Ingredients
    Equipment Needed
    How to make Fresh Cranberry Salsa Recipe
    Recipe Tips
    Great Holiday Appetizer Recipes
    Cranberry Salsa Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Nutrition

    Why yes we are sharing another cranberry recipe! LOL! I am almost done with the giant bag of cranberries I bought from Costco.


    My husband keeps laughing as I roll out another cranberry dish for him to try. He had the joy of trying 4 cranberry recipes in one weekend. Thankfully he is a good sport and always gives me his honest opinion on what recipes he loves and which ones I need to keep tweaking.

    I love this fresh cranberry salsa! It is the perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. If you are hosting a holiday party make sure to check out these Christmas Party Toasts that are easy and great for all occasions.

    The holiday season can be so crazy busy I love that this yummy fresh dairy-free vegan cranberry salsa takes minutes to prepare and tastes amazing. The perfect savory flavor.

    If you want to get fancy you can serve this over the top of cream cheese for a creamier dip.

    bowl of cranberries, sugar, jalapeno, lime, cilantro, and green onion on a white counter for Cranberry Salsa

    Ingredients

    • Fresh Cranberries
    • Green Onions
    • Sugar
    • Fresh Cilantro
    • Lime Juice
    • Jalapeno Pepper
    • Salt and Pepper

    Serve with Ritz Crackers, tortilla chips, wheat thins, baguette slices, or any crackers. Add to a turkey taco or turkey panini with Thanksgiving leftovers. Also pairs great with pork or chicken.

    Cranberries - We use fresh cranberries for this recipe but you could use frozen cranberries. Just make sure to thaw them and drain any extra juice from freezing them. When working with fresh cranberries make sure to wash them and remove any stems that are still hanging on. Also remove any mushy cranberries.

    Optional - if you want a bit more citrus flavor you can add in a tablespoon of orange juice.

    Equipment Needed

    Food Processor - We use a Ninja food processer and it works great. You may be able to make this in your blender if you have a high powered blender.

    Knife

    Cutting Board

    Measuring Cups

    How to make Fresh Cranberry Salsa Recipe

    lime, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, and lime zest on a cutting board for Cranberry Salsa

    Step 1 - Clean and prep all of the ingredients.

    cilantro, lime, green onion, and cranberries in a blender for cranberry salsa

    Step 2 - Add cilantro, green onions, cranberries, jalapeno peppers seeded, lime juice, and sugar to the food processor and chop/pulse until well mixed. Make sure you don't chop so long that it becomes mush.

    cranberry salsa chopped in a blender

    Step 3 - Check the consistency and make sure the pieces are the size you like and well distributed.

    Place salsa in a covered bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours. This allows all of the flavors to blend together.

    Cranberry salsa in a white bowl garnished with a cilantro leaf and cranberries

    Serve with crackers and chips, baguette slices,

    This can also be spread over the top of a room temperature block of cream cheese to make a creamy dip. Top baked brie for an epic holiday appetizer.

    Recipe Tips

    If you want a spicier cranberry jalapeno salsa you can add in a 2nd jalapeno or leave some of the jalapeno membrane/seeds in when you combine everything.

    You may need to strain the salsa if you have it sit for a while. The cranberries will release juices and they can pool in the bottom of the container. You can strain it with a slotted spoon before serving.

    To change up the flavor you can use orange or lemon juice instead of fresh lime juice.

    Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

    cranberry salsa on a round cracker above a bowl filled with salsa

    Great Holiday Appetizer Recipes

    Knorr Spinach Dip

    7 Layer Taco Dip

    Honey Glazed Pecans

    Cranberry Orange Relish

    Chocolate Chip Cheeseball 

    Do you love recipes? Check out our copy cat recipes, dessert recipes, and our Crock Pot Recipes.

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    cranberry salsa in a long bowl garnished with cilantro

    Cranberry Salsa Recipe

    Easy Cranberry Salsa Recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and tastes amazing. The perfect holiday party appetizer.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Calories: 1697kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 3 Cups Cranberries 12oz bag
    • ½ Cup green onions chopped
    • 1-2 Jalapeno seeded and chopped
    • ½ Cup Cilantro chopped
    • 1 lime zest and juice
    • ½ Cup White Sugar
    • Salt and pepper to taste to taste

    Instructions

    • Clean and prep all ingredients. Add all ingredients to the food processor.
    • Chop/pulse until well mixed and diced. Make sure to not chop to long and turn it into mush.
    • Transfer to a covered bowl and refrigerate for a few hours.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cranberry Salsa Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1697 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 258mg11%
    Potassium 503mg14%
    Carbohydrates 439g146%
    Fiber 12g50%
    Sugar 421g468%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 1576IU32%
    Vitamin C 64mg78%
    Calcium 100mg10%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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