Best 11 Tomato Cranberry Salsa Recipes

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**Salsa: A Versatile Condiment with Endless Variations**

Salsa, a vibrant and flavorful condiment, has become an integral part of many cuisines worldwide. Originating in Mexico, salsa has evolved into a versatile dish with countless variations, each offering a unique blend of flavors and textures. From the classic tomato salsa to the refreshing pineapple salsa and the spicy mango salsa, the possibilities are endless. This article presents a collection of three distinct tomato-based salsa recipes that cater to various preferences and tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional salsa roja, a sweet and tangy cranberry salsa, or a smoky roasted tomato salsa, these recipes provide a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to spice up your meals with these delectable homemade salsas!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

SPICY CRANBERRY SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Chop 1 cup raw cranberries in a food processor and add to cranberry sauce. Stir in 1 thinly sliced jalapeno, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon each honey and salt. Let cool to room temperature. Just before serving, add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.

FRUITY TOMATO-CRANBERRY SALSA



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This recipe was given to me in part by a very dear friend in New Mexico many years ago- I'd say about 48 years ago. I have since tweaked it a bit to get the flavor just the way I like it... I hope you like this recipe and use it for the holidays or for those ball games on TV. This is great served with pork chops, baked ham, grilled chicken, and of course the turkey bird-and your favorite tortilla chips-- try it as a sandwich spread too! Just enjoy!

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cup(s) fresh cranberries
1/2 cup(s) coarsely chopped red onion
1 can(s) about 20 oz. stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, firmly packed or to taste
1/2 teaspoon(s) each of dijon mustard and horseradish
1 pinch(es) cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
3/4 cup(s) crushed pineapple w/juice
1/4 cup(s) orange juice or fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoon(s) cointreau liquor

Steps:

  • Put the cranberries and onion in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Chop with the on-off pulses. Add the tomatoes and puree. Or leave a little chunky , if you like it like that.
  • Transfer to a glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in remaining ingredient in order given. Adjusting taste, if needed. Chill at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.

CRANBERRY SALSA



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Tangy and sweet with a bit of a bite. Quick and easy, and always requested at gatherings.

Provided by Shan559

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 limes, juiced
¾ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a medium blade. Chop to medium consistency. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 37.7 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

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.

SWEET AND TART CRANBERRY SALSA



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This versatile Mexican-style salsa is great as an appetizer, a side sauce, or even as a dressing for fruit. Simple, fresh recipe for cranberry salsa.

Provided by Robin Grose

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion
1 bunch cilantro
2 jalapeños (fresh, or serrano chiles to taste)
12 ounces / 340 grams cranberries (fresh, approx. 3 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Chop the onion and place it in a strainer. Rinse it for a few seconds under running water. Shake off water and set aside. This rinsing of the onion is done in order to soften its flavor without sacrificing texture in the finished product; omit this step if you prefer a strongly onion-flavored salsa.
  • Cut the roots off the cilantro. Chop the cilantro, leaves, and stems together.
  • Cut the stems off the chile peppers. Open them up and remove the seeds and veins if you prefer a milder salsa; leave them if you would like it very spicy. Dice the chile flesh.
  • Place all the chopped ingredients into a blender or food processor. Add the cranberries, sugar, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Pulse (turning the device on and off rapidly) a few times, until all the ingredients are very finely chopped. Stop before liquefying completely. Move the ingredients around with a spoon between pulses in order to get a homogenous blend. Work slowly and patiently to achieve a good salsa texture and to avoid ending up with a spiritless puree.
  • Pour your salsa into a glass jar or ceramic serving dish. This can be served immediately, but I always find it tastier after having sat for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Store your delicious cranberry salsa in the fridge. Take it out and let it sit at room temperature for half an hour or so before serving.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fat 0 g, ServingSize About 4 cups salsa (32 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TOMATO-CRANBERRY SALSA



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fresh cranberries (2 cups)
1 small red onion, peeled and coarsely chopped ( 1/2 cup)
3/4 pound ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut in 1/2-inch dice (about 1 3/4 cups), or 3/4 cup canned tomatoes, drained well and coarsely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno, seeded, deribbed and coarsely chopped, or 1 canned jalapeno, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place cranberries and onion in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add tomato and jalapeno. Pulse 2 to 3 times in short bursts just to combine.
  • Scrape mixture into a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cover with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 5 minutes. Prick plastic, if using, to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in lemon juice, salt and cumin. Let stand until cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 44, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 347 milligrams, Sugar 5 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.

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.

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

THE BEST FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.

Provided by Cheryl Dressler

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup onion, diced
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (including seeds)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and fresh tomatoes and cranberries: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your salsa. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes. Cranberries should be plump and tart.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes: For a more complex flavor, use a combination of different types of tomatoes, such as Roma, cherry, and heirloom tomatoes.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness and intensifies their flavor. If you don't have time to roast them, you can also use fresh tomatoes.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries: Cranberries can quickly become bitter if they are overcooked. Add them to the salsa just before serving.
  • Adjust the heat level to your liking: If you like your salsa spicy, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper. If you prefer a milder salsa, omit the peppers or use a milder variety, such as a poblano pepper.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for later: Tomato-cranberry salsa is best served fresh, but it can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This delicious and versatile salsa is the perfect condiment for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. It's also a great snack on its own. With its sweet and tangy flavor, tomato-cranberry salsa is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or condiment, give tomato-cranberry salsa a try. You won't be disappointed!

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