Description
This vibrant cranberry salsa with cream cheese combines sweet and tart flavors, creating a delightful appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any blemished ones. Set aside while you gather the other ingredients.
- Blend the Salsa: In a food processor, combine fresh cranberries, green onions, orange zest, and cilantro. Pulse until finely chopped but still textured (about 10-15 pulses).
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold in the cranberry mixture until combined but still chunky.
- Chill: Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Transfer to a decorative bowl and serve with crunchy crackers or tortilla chips.
- Enjoy: Share with friends and family and relish every bite!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to use canned cranberries if short on time. Add diced avocado for extra creaminess. Adjust sweetness by adding a little honey or agave syrup if desired.