Cranberry Salsa with Cilantro and Chiles

A vibrant and zesty Mexican-inspired salsa featuring fresh cranberries, pepitas, cilantro, and serrano chiles. This unique fusion combines the tartness of cranberries with traditional salsa ingredients for a bright and festive appetizer.

8 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons pumpkin seed oil
  • ½ cup natural unsalted pepitas
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1⅓ cups green onions
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons serrano chiles
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas; stir until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate; sprinkle with sea salt. Place cranberries in processor. Using on/off turns, process until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl. Add onions, cilantro, and chiles. Stir sugar and lime juice in another bowl until sugar dissolves. DO AHEAD: Cranberry and lime juice mixtures can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Add cranberry mixture and pepitas to lime juice mixture; stir to combine.

    5 min

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