Best 8 Cranberry Onion Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Cranberry Onion Salsa, a delightful condiment that elevates any dish with its tangy-sweet and savory notes. This versatile salsa brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sharpness of red onion, complemented by the warmth of jalapeños and the herbaceousness of cilantro. It offers a perfect balance of textures, with the crunch of the vegetables contrasting the juicy burst of the cranberries. Explore variations of this salsa, including a spicy version with habaneros and a milder one with roasted red bell peppers, along with a delectable Cranberry Salsa Dressing that transforms salads, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables into culinary masterpieces. Embrace the vibrant flavors of this versatile condiment and elevate your meals to new heights.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SALSA



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This Cranberry Salsa with cream cheese is a spicy and sweet combo that is always a hit at parties.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh cranberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar ((add more to taste))
1 jalapeno (, seeded and chopped coarsely (leave the seeds in if you like it spicy))
1/2 cup cilantro
4 green onions
2 tablespoons lime juice
pinch of salt
2 8 ounce blocks of cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor (EXCEPT CREAM CHEESE) and pulse until desired consistency. I like mine fairly fine. Chill in the fridge for a couple of hours (preferably overnight) to allow the salsa to macerate. Serve over cream cheese and with crackers.
  • This makes enough to cover two blocks of cream cheese. Some people prefer to spread the cream cheese on a serving dish with the salsa on top. I prefer to just pour it on top of a block of cream cheese.
  • Depending on how tart your cranberries are you may want to add more sugar. This last batch I added a total of 1 cup of sugar.

CRANBERRY SALSA



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This festive Cranberry Salsa ingeniously slashes refined sugar - succulent pineapple adds sweetness and salsa-y flair. Delicious, quick and easy (and guilt-free, too)! • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Make Ahead • Vegetarian • Gluten Free • Paleo •

Provided by Two Healthy Kitchens LLC at www.TwoHealthyKitchens.com

Categories     Appetizers

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup diced pineapple
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (see note about adjusting spiciness)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/16 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a mini food processor, pulse cranberries 2-3 times. Scrape sides and add pineapple, pulsing 2-4 times more until desired consistency is reached.
  • Scoop cranberry mixture into a bowl and add all other ingredients, stirring to combine.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Sodium 10 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

SPICY CRANBERRY SALSA



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This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers. Cranberries and various forms of chile peppers combine to make a very nice sweet-heat treat. -Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 to 3 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
1 medium lime
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Finely grate enough zest from lime to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut lime crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lime. Add zest and juice to food processor. Process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chiles, sugar, salt and cayenne. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours., Arrange cream cheese on a serving platter; top with cranberry salsa. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY SAUCE SALSA



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Don't toss that little bit of cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe, which we developed for a special kids' edition of The New York Times, calls for making it into a savory-sweet salsa that everyone will love. Just add some chopped fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño to prepared whole cranberry sauce (not the jellied stuff). Stir in some lime zest and juice, and a sprinkling of chile powder, cumin and cayenne. Serve with enchilada pie or tortilla chips, and consider stocking canned cranberry sauce in your cabinet all year long.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     easy, snack, dips and spreads, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed if you don't like it spicy)
1 clove garlic, minced
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1/2 a lime
1/8 teaspoon chile powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld. Serve with enchilada pie or with a bowl of tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

CRANBERRY SALSA



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped
1/2 white onion coarsely chopped, covered and microwaved for 1 minute
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup Mexican-flavored canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Serve with Turkey Taquitos, recipe follows.
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 1/2 cups shredded jack cheese
1/2 cup Mexican-flavored canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
18 white or yellow corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Place the cranberry sauce, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, onion, red pepper, green pepper, tomatoes, and salt, and pepper, to taste in a food processor and pulse until blended, but still chunky. Serve with Turkey Taquitos.
  • Sweat the onion, garlic, and jalapeno in a saute pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Remove from the heat and add to a large bowl. To the bowl, add the shredded turkey, cheese, tomatoes and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds so they are pliable.
  • Fill the tortillas with a tablespoon of filling and roll into a thin taquito, securing with a toothpick. Keep the taquitos covered with a damp towel before cooking otherwise the corn tortillas will dry out and crack. Heat 2 cups oil in a straight-sided pan to 350 degrees F. Place the taquitos in the hot oil in batches and shallow fry until crisp, rolling to cook all sides, about 3 minutes.
  • Drain the taquitos on paper towels and salt. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

FRESH CRANBERRY SALSA



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A fresh alternative to store-bought cranberry sauce. Quick and easy!

Provided by Peach822

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 slices pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries into a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. They should still have some texture. Transfer to a serving bowl, and stir in the sugar, orange liqueur, cucumber, celery and jalapeno. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 42.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CRANBERRY SALSA



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Wisconsin grows an abundance of cranberries and celebrates the harvest with many cranberry festivals. I don't remember where I obtained this recipe, but it's easy, different...and good! Try it with pork or leftover turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add cilantro, peppers, onion, orange peel, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cool and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY ONION SALSA



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I found this recipe in the "Taste of Home's 'Quick Cooking'" Magazine - November/December 2005 edition. I have not yet tried it for myself, but I would like to someday soon. Would be good served warm as a condiment for pork or poultry. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by Jenna5230

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 cups fresh cranberries or 3 cups frozen cranberries
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
  • In a nonstick skillet, coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook onion and garlic until tender.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; cook and stir until sugar is melted.
  • Add the cranberries; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil, cranberries pop, and mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in the chilies, hot pepper sauce, and reserved pineapple.
  • Transfer to a bowl; cool.
  • Store in the refridgerator.
  • NOTE: Prep/Cook times are a guess and may not be accurate. The magazine said "Prep/Total Time - 30 min." Number of servings is also an approximation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm cranberries: Fresh cranberries are available in the fall and winter months. Look for cranberries that are plump, firm, and have a deep red color. Avoid cranberries that are soft, bruised, or have any signs of mold.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the onion: A sharp knife will help you get a clean, even dice on the onion. If you don't have a sharp knife, you can also use a food processor to chop the onion.
  • Don't overcook the onion: The onion should be cooked until it is softened and translucent, but not browned. If you overcook the onion, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use fresh cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the salsa. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can substitute dried cilantro, but it won't have the same flavor.
  • Serve the salsa immediately: Cranberry onion salsa is best served fresh. It will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, but the flavors will start to fade after a few days.

Conclusion:

Cranberry onion salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is perfect for topping tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes. It can also be used as a dip for chips, vegetables, or crackers. The salsa is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

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