This healthy Cranberry Holiday Salsa fresh, fun, and festive holiday appetizer that is a little bit tangy and a little bit sweet. It’s delicious as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips, or served with goat cheese and crackers.
You know you are in trouble on Thanksgiving when you fill up on appetizers.
I totally didn’t mean to.
But this dip.
Oh my goodness, you guys.
It’s really so simple, too. It took about 5 minutes to put together using my food processor. But the flavors. Wow.
A little bit tangy and a little bit sweet with fresh cranberries, cilantro, and a few yummy accompaniments that just work together in a way that you will wonder why you never tried it before.
Oh – and it’s such a lovely red and green color for your holiday table.
I used fresh orange juice, as well as fresh lime juice for flavor and a combination of maple syrup and coconut sugar to sweeten it just enough. I added just a little diced jalapeno and onion, as well, but both of these could be increased if you want a stronger or spicier flavor.
And you just mix it all together and serve with chips. I used these delicious sweet potato tortillas – so good!
Like I said, it couldn’t be easier!
If it were me, though, I would also serve it with some crackers and goat cheese.
Holy mother of deliciousness.
This is perfect for any get together, but the colors make it especially festive for a Holiday party!
Looking for more Holiday recipes? Try one of these-
The Best Gluten Free Holiday Appetizers
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Cranberry Horseradish Chutney [21 Day Fix | WW]
The Yummiest Gluten and Dairy Free Christmas Cookies
Enjoy your printable Cranberry Holiday Salsa Recipe!
Cranberry Holiday Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon diced jalapeno
- 2 Tablespoons diced red onion
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons coconut sugar can sub cane sugar or stevia to taste
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chips/crackers for dipping optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse cranberry and cilantro until coarsely chopped, but small enough for a salsa.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Adjust sweeteners if necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Great with chips or crackers and goat cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
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Karen says
I made this last night for a small neighbor holiday get together. Wow! what a hit. The mix of tart/sweet with the salt on the chips – awesome. Rave reviews and definitely a keeper. Very quick and easy to make. Very pretty and festive on the table. My neighbor who was hosting is gluten free so this was perfect – just paired it with gluten free chips. Yummy!!
Nancylynn says
WOW! Thank you for trusting the recipe at your holiday get together! Sounds like a perfect dish for the party, too! Thank you for taking the time to rate and comment, it is so helpful!
Michelle Ann Jones says
how can I make it not so sweet? I made this but it is a little sweet. Should I add more jalapeno or salt/pepper?
Nancylynn says
You could add more lime!