Description

If you have leftover fresh cranberries, use them to make an amazingly delicious and gorgeous cranberry salsa appetizer. It will definitely be a huge hit at any party.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. fresh cranberries
• ¼ c. sliced green onions
• 2 jalapeños, minced
• ¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, minced
• 2 T. finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ c. sugar
• crackers or tortilla chips, for serving
• Optional: a brick of cream cheese, for serving

Steps

1. Rinse, drain and pick over cranberries, discarding any that are soft or bruised. Place cranberries in a food processor or blender; pulse until finely chopped, but not mushy.
2. Place crushed cranberries in a bowl; mix together with green onions, jalapeños, cilantro leaves, and ginger; pour in lemon juice and sugar; stir together. Cover with plastic wrap.
3. Refrigerate, allowing flavors to develop. It starts out a bit tart, but as it is allowed to sit it will develop even more flavor.