Best 11 Vals Cranberry Salsa Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with Val's Cranberry Salsa, a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a touch of tangy sweetness to any dish. This versatile salsa is made with fresh cranberries, crisp apples, zesty oranges, and a hint of jalapeno for a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy.

In addition to the classic cranberry salsa recipe, this article presents a delightful array of variations to suit every palate. Try the Roasted Cranberry Salsa, where the cranberries are roasted to enhance their natural sweetness, or the Spicy Cranberry Salsa, which packs a fiery punch with extra jalapenos and cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, the Mild Cranberry Salsa replaces the jalapeno with sweet bell pepper, while the Pineapple Cranberry Salsa introduces a tropical twist with the addition of pineapple chunks.

For a unique twist, the Cranberry Salsa Verde features tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapenos for a tangy and herbaceous salsa. And for those who love a smoky flavor, the Chipotle Cranberry Salsa incorporates chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a rich and complex taste.

No matter your preference, Val's Cranberry Salsa is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a flavorful addition to your everyday meals. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with these delectable salsa recipes!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

FRESH CRANBERRY SALSA RECIPE



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This no-cook cranberry salsa recipe combines loads of fresh cranberries with spicy jalapeno peppers and a few other ingredients for a quick and easy holiday salsa. Bring on the chips!

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Appetizer     Salsa

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces fresh cranberries
3 jalapeno peppers (finely chopped)
1 shallot (minced)
¼ cup green onion (chopped)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Juice from 1 small lime + some lime zest
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the cranberries then transfer them to a food processor. Pulse a few times to finely chop them. Do not overprocess.
  • Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients (jalapeno, shallot, green onion, cilantro, mint, sugar, vinegar, honey, lime juice and zest, and salt and pepper).
  • Mix well. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle. It's even better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 296 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

VAL'S CRANBERRY SALSA



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My friend Val shared this recipe with me last year. It is a new favorite, and one that I plan on taking many places over the holiday season, as it is different. Best served with Wheat Thins, this salsa is yummy and a must try! The original recipe called for a 1 pound package of cranberries; I've found that fresh cranberries are now packaged in 12 oz. portions, and this size works. Don't forget to allow time for chilling, to allow flavors to develop...This will make enough for 2 blocks of cream cheese, so you have 1 to serve, and 1 to share!

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 16 ounces, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch green onion
2 jalapenos (may use canned)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese

Steps:

  • Add first 4 ingredients above together in food processor.
  • Pulse well to combine.
  • Add sugar and lemon juice, and pulse until combined.
  • Pour over cream cheese and serve!

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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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

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.

UNCLE BILL'S CRANBERRY SALSA



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This recipe was found in a magazine and it turned out to be very tasty and easy to make. Wish to share it with you.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Sauces

Time 23m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 large granny smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
1/2 large sweet red pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1/2 medium red onion, cut into chunks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno peppers or 2 tablespoons use 1 medium fresh jalapenos
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 (14 ounce) package spinach tortillas

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries in cold water.
  • In a food processor, add cranberries, apple, red pepper and onion and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, stir together sugar, apple juice, cilantro, Jalapeno pepper and lime zest; mix well to blend.
  • Add this mixture to the cranberry mixture and mix well to blend.
  • Spoon into jars with a cover and refrigerate.
  • To prepare Tortillas:.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Using a tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut 6 trees from each tortilla, or cut the tortillas into wedges.
  • Place cut tortilla on an ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 8 minutes or until crisp.
  • You may also place the cut tortillas on parchment paper and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until nice and crisp.
  • Store tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
  • Serve cranberry salsa with tortilla chips.
  • Frozen cranberries can also be used to make the salsa.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that is perfect for salsa. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Choose ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are creamy and have a mild flavor that complements the tartness of the cranberries. To check if an avocado is ripe, gently press on it. It should yield to gentle pressure.
  • Use a variety of peppers: Different peppers provide different levels of heat and flavor to salsa. For a mild salsa, use green bell peppers. For a medium salsa, use red bell peppers. And for a hot salsa, use jalapeño peppers or cayenne pepper. Be sure to remove the seeds from the peppers before chopping them, if you don't want the salsa to be too spicy.
  • Add some sweetness: The sweetness of fruit can help to balance out the tartness of the cranberries and the heat of the peppers. Some good options include oranges, pineapples, and mangoes. You can also add a little bit of honey or sugar to taste.
  • Experiment with different herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to salsa. Some good options include cilantro, cumin, garlic, and chili powder. You can also add a splash of lime juice or vinegar for extra brightness.

Conclusion:

Cranberry salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is perfect for serving with chips, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. It can also be used as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. No matter how you choose to serve it, cranberry salsa is sure to be a hit!

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