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Cranberry Orange Salsa

Cranberry Orange Salsa

This Cranberry Orange Salsa is a delicious complement to turkey and chicken dishes, perfect for winter meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Homemade Sauces
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 4 cups
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 fresh poblano chile

Fruits and Juices

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Nuts

  • ¼ cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped see note

Sweeteners

  • ½ cup sugar

Herbs

  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Char red pepper and poblano chile over a gas flame or under the broiler until black on all sides. Place in a plastic bag and steam for 10 minutes. Peel blackened skin off, seed and chop.
  • Put cranberries in a medium bowl.
  • Combine sugar and orange juice in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Pour over cranberries.
  • Add red pepper, poblano chile, hazelnuts and orange zest. Stir to combine. Can be made 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Stir in cilantro and serve.

Notes

Do not skip the hazelnuts! If you're allergic to nuts, substitute pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 4gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1207IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cranberry Orange and Cilantro Salsa, cranberry orange salsa
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