Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Not a bad thing, really! Usually we all get to cook with frozen cranberries or some sort of concentrate, but cooking with fresh cranberries is a treat. They’re big on flavor and so much better when they’re fresh. For me, one of the best recipes to make with cranberries is Fresh Cranberry Salsa. Oh yeah! Fresh cranberry salsa is a holiday season must. It’s easy to make and it goes quickly at every holiday party. Just set it out in a bowl with some chips nearby and watch it disappear. In my opinion, cranberry salsa just isn’t cranberry salsa without jalapeno peppers. You can see both versions below. The fresh is on bottom and the cooked, blended version is on top. Alright! Let’s talk about how to make Fresh Cranberry Salsa, shall we? Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients (jalapeno, cilantro, shallot, green onion, 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. BOOM! Super easy! No cooking required. All it takes is a bit of processing or chopping, however you want to prepare it. As I said, just set it out on the table with a bowl of tortilla chips and watch it disappear. People at your holiday party will sidle up to you in wonder - How did you make this amazing salsa? Let them love you.
Patty’s Perspective
I call this “cranberry pico”. It’s very similar to pico de gallo in consistency, with lots of flavor. It really is great on chips. I can’t decide if I like this version better or the cooked cranberry salsa that Mike makes, so I’ll just enjoy them both. Yum for me!
Try Some of My Other Popular Salsa Recipes
Cranberry Salsa Fresh Pico de Gallo Habanero Salsa Fresh Mango Salsa Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa Salsa Verde Fresh Ghost Pepper Salsa See my post on How to Make Salsa
