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David Murphy

Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa

Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa makes a vibrant topping for party appetizers. The fresh ingredients meld together as they chill, offering incredible flavor with a cheeky little kick of jalapeno spice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 107

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ c cranberries
  • ½ c sugar
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 c cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ c sour cream
  • 1 8 oz block cream cheese

Instructions
 

  1. In a food processor place all the cranberries and pulse until you get a coarse chop. You don’t want to puree the berries. Place in a bowl and add the sugar and stir
  2. Slice the green onions, both green and white parts into thin slices and add to the cranberries.
  3. Cut off the stem and hollow out the seeds of the jalapeno and chop into small pieces and add to the mixture.
  4. Remove the larger stems from the cilantro and rough chop into small pieces and add to the bowl.
  5. Cut the lime and squeeze about a tablespoon of juice and add it along with the salt and sour cream. Give everything a really good mix, cover and refrigerate for about 3-4 hours.
  6. Choose whatever you are serving alongside the salsa, i.e., bread/crackers and spread a layer of cream cheese for the base. Using a fork, scoop up the salsa to allow the juice to drain before piling it on top! Garnish with extra cilantro or green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

David's Tips

Heat control:
  • Mild = Remove all jalapeño seeds/ribs
  • Spicy = Keep some seeds or add ½ tsp cayenne
Holiday twist: Swap ¼ cup sugar for orange marmalade. This will make a great Holiday appetizer!
Dairy-free: Use vegan cream cheese & coconut yogurt

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