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A bowl of vibrant red cranberry salsa served over a block of white cream cheese with crackers on the side.

Easy Cranberry Salsa

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 jalape ños, seeded and finely minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened for serving

Method
 

  1. Place fresh cranberries in a food processor and pulse until they are finely and evenly chopped, ensuring the texture remains distinct rather than pureed.
  2. Transfer the chopped cranberries into a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add granulated sugar, minced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime juice, and salt to the bowl.
  4. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the sugar to dissolve and the flavors to meld.
  6. Place the block of softened cream cheese onto a serving platter.
  7. Spoon the chilled cranberry salsa over the cream cheese and serve immediately with crackers or toasted baguette slices.