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Cranberry Salsa with Lime and Cilantro Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 40 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Cranberry Salsa combines tart fresh cranberries with a hint of sweetness from sugar, the zestiness of lime, and a spicy kick from jalapeños. It's a refreshing and flavorful appetizer perfect for serving with crackers, tortilla chips, or as a topping for various cheeses like cream cheese, whipped feta, brie, or goat cheese. The salsa benefits from chilling to meld the flavors together beautifully.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 small jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, minced
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

To Serve

  • Cream cheese, whipped feta, brie, or goat cheese
  • Crackers, tortilla chips, or pita chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cranberries: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly and remove any that appear mushy or bruised. Place them into a food processor and pulse until the cranberries are finely chopped but still retain some texture, avoiding pureeing them.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries with granulated sugar, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeños, sliced green onions, lime zest, lime juice, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly to mix all flavors evenly.
  3. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For optimal flavor, chill the salsa overnight to allow the flavors to meld together properly.
  4. Serve: Serve the cranberry salsa chilled alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or pita chips. Alternatively, spoon the salsa over cream cheese bricks, whipped feta, or a warm wheel of brie. For an easy appetizer or snack, spread cream cheese or goat cheese on crackers and top with the salsa.

Notes

  • Removing the ribs and seeds from jalapeños helps reduce the heat; adjust according to your spice preference.
  • Chilling the salsa overnight enhances the flavor infusion between ingredients.
  • This salsa pairs well with a variety of cheeses and can be used as a festive appetizer or snack topping.
  • Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor; frozen cranberries may alter the consistency.
  • You can adjust sugar amount based on your desired sweetness level.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/cranberry-salsa-with-lime-and-cilantro-recipe/