Spicy Cranberry Salsa

Name: Spicy Cranberry Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cranberries; 1 bunch cilantro; 1/2 onion; 1 jalapeno (seeded if you don't want it too spicy); 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 cup sugar (could also use monkfruit sweetener); 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated fresh; 1 pinch salt

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Spicy Cranberry Salsa

This spicy cranberry salsa is tangy, zippy, creamy, sweet, easy to make and everything you could ask for. You guests will devour it and ask for more.

Are you looking for a healthy alternative to take to Thanksgiving and holiday parties? Look no further! You have found it!

I admit I love cranberries. I love the gelled goo that holds the shape of the can. I get a kick out of hearing it suction away from the can and plop into the serving dish. But, do you know how much sugar is in that can? Whoa!

So, I decided to make a healthy cranberry dish and this is it – Spicy Cranberry Salsa.

Jalapeno zippy

Jaw puckering cranberry tangy

Cream cheese creamy

with just a hint of sweetness….. YUM!

It’s super easy to make, especially if you have a Cuisinart Food Processor! I love mine!

4.67 from 3 votes

Spicy Cranberry Salsa

This cranberry salsa is tangy, zippy, creamy, sweet, spicy, easy to make and everything you could ask for. You guests will devour it and ask for more.

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 71 kcal

Author Cindy @ Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

3 cups cranberries
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 onion
1 jalapeno seeded if you don't want it too spicy
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup sugar could also use monkfruit sweetener
1 tbsp ginger, finely grated fresh
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Combine cranberries, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, sugar, ginger and salt in a food processor. Process to desired consistency. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Best if served at room temperature.
Serve with tortilla chips, graham crackers or pita chips. Serve plain or over non-dairy cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Cranberry Salsa

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Serving suggestions – you could try monkfruit sweetener instead of sugar and cut the calories ENORMOUSLY! You could also add fresh pineapple for a sweet acidity that is amazing!

Your friends and family are going to LOVE it.

If you are looking for more holiday faves check these out –

Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole

Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

and if you need some help through the holidays –

Intentionally Eating through the Holidays

Enjoy and Intentionally Eat,

Cindy

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36 Comments

Allison @neversaydiebeauty November 17, 2017 at 3:50 pm

I just made cranberry orange sauce with my cranberries, but this looks delish. I’ll pick up some more and try it.

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1. Cindy Author November 17, 2017 at 4:19 pm
  
  Thanks Allison! Don’t you just love cranberries! I hope you enjoy them both ways!
  
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Melanie November 17, 2017 at 3:54 pm

Ooo I love a good salsa, love how festive this one is and would go really well with my christmas cheeseboard – yummy x

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1. Cindy Author November 17, 2017 at 4:18 pm
  
  Thanks Melanie! It really is a beautiful salsa, especially for the holidays!
  
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Flora_the_Sweaterist November 18, 2017 at 3:43 am

Not the kind of dish I’d usually like but it definitely looks awesome and I know that some members of my family would love it, so I may have to give it a try!

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1. Cindy Author November 18, 2017 at 6:55 am
  
  Thanks! I hope you try it!
  
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Indu November 18, 2017 at 7:12 am

I am not much in cooking but your salsa is luring me. Moreover it does not require hard core cooking. I think I can do it.

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1. Cindy Author November 18, 2017 at 7:43 am
  
  Thanks! You absolutely can do it! It’s SO EASY!
  
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Shubhada Bhide November 18, 2017 at 11:09 am

Wow this Spicy Cranberry Salsa is tempting and so easy to prepare. Will surely try this quick and easy recipe.

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corinne & kirsty November 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

I never eat cranberries. They are not my fav berry but I could defo try them again. I never though of a spicy salsa and that’s something I would want to try! Maybe I might love cranberries in salsa!

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:22 am
  
  You never know until you try! I hope you enjoy it!
  
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Sue Tanya McHorgh November 18, 2017 at 2:55 pm

You made me want to try this spicy cranberry salsa. It looks so good. I am interested to know what the taste is like.

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:22 am
  
  It has a lot of flavor! Get ready!
  
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Paige Flamm November 18, 2017 at 3:55 pm

Yum! This is such an awesome way to use up some thanksgiving leftovers next week!

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Agnes November 18, 2017 at 11:06 pm

I have never heard salsa and cranberry mentioned in the same sentence. What a creative recipe and idea for Thanksgiving.

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:21 am
  
  Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
  
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siennylovesdrawing November 19, 2017 at 8:01 am

wow! so healthy! Really love your sharing here as I love cranberries very much, gonna try out myself with your sharing here, hope really easy for me 🙂 cheers, siennylovesdrawing

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:21 am
  
  It’s super easy! Enjoy!
  
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Taslyn November 19, 2017 at 11:04 am

This looks absolutely yummy and your photo’s are beautiful by the way. Bookmarking this since I love cranberries

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:20 am
  
  Thanks Taslyn! I hope you enjoy it!
  
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Preet November 19, 2017 at 2:20 pm

Spicy cranberry salsa looks so delicious, would be perfect to add some color to the table with chips alongside. I am going to try this out for our next get together.

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:20 am
  
  I agree, the color is amazing! Enjoy!
  
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Ellie Plummer November 19, 2017 at 2:30 pm

I love salsa so this sounds delicious. Great for this time of year too.

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Heather ♥ thedomesticdiva.org November 19, 2017 at 10:21 pm

Oooo cranberry salsa, that is a recipe I’ve never heard of before. It looks delicious, I may need to try this soon.

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:19 am
  
  Thanks Heather! I hope you enjoy it!
  
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Marie November 20, 2017 at 10:22 am

I’m not really a fan of anything spicy, but I bet my friends will love this recipe! Will definitely be sharing this with them. Maybe we can prepare it together and have fun while we’re at it!

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1. Cindy Author November 20, 2017 at 11:19 am
  
  Thanks Marie! You can adjust the spiciness according to your taste.
  
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Amy Dong November 20, 2017 at 10:47 pm

So we always make our own cranberry sauce but I’ve never tried jalapenos in it. My middle little would be all over this; gotta try!

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1. Cindy Author November 22, 2017 at 8:15 pm
  
  I hope everyone loves it!
  
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Courtney Blacher November 21, 2017 at 5:15 am

This is great idea. I love the taste of cranberries, and think I going to love this recipe!

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1. Cindy Author November 22, 2017 at 8:14 pm
  
  I hope you do! Enjoy!
  
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Tiffany Yong November 21, 2017 at 10:46 am

This is going to be so appetizing when used on salads and greens! I hope to be able to try it and see if it can replace my fav but unhealthy sesame sauce!

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1. Cindy Author November 22, 2017 at 8:14 pm
  
  What a great idea! Enjoy!
  
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Carly November 27, 2017 at 11:18 pm

This recipe sounds so good! Need to try ASAP.

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Taylor Smart November 28, 2017 at 5:37 am

so simple to make as well! will be trying this one!

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1. Cindy Author December 1, 2017 at 9:28 am
  
  Thanks! I think you’ll love it!
  
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Spicy Cranberry Salsa

Spicy Cranberry Salsa

So, I decided to make a healthy cranberry dish and this is it – Spicy Cranberry Salsa.