New Orleans Cranberry Salsa

Brighten up your appetizer game with New Orleans Cranberry Salsa, a zesty and colorful blend of fresh cranberries, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and cilantro that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy. This no-cook salsa is bursting with vibrant flavors, thanks to a citrusy dressing of fresh lime and orange juice, a touch of sugar, and a hint of kosher salt to elevate every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes plus chilling time, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips, grilled fish, or holiday roasted meats. Packed with festive colors and bold flavors, this cranberry salsa is a must-have for any gathering or celebration. Perfect for snack lovers and holiday hosts alike, it’s a fresh twist that will leave your guests reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries thoroughly.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh cranberries using a sharp knife or pulse them in a food processor until roughly chopped. Be careful not to process them into a paste.

Step 3

Dice the jalapeño pepper and red bell pepper into small pieces. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, diced jalapeño and red bell peppers, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, sugar, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for acidity, sugar for sweetness, or salt to enhance the flavors.

Step 9

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve the New Orleans Cranberry Salsa with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or alongside holiday dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	439.0

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 340.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 65.0g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.6mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1078.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.7%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 89.9%