Cranberry Tomatillo Spicy Salsa

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A cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa perfect for tacos and to enjoy with chips too!

Cranberry Tomatillo Spicy Salsa Recipe
Cranberry Tomatillo Spicy Salsa Recipe

I love making spicy salsas to use as a garnish for many of the Mexican dishes I prepare for my family. Cranberries are tart and go very well when combined with fresh tomatillos, serrano peppers, cilantro, and cumin. The tartness of the fresh cranberries provides a good a balanced salsa that you can pair with so many different dishes even yourĀ turkey leftovers.

Making the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa

Ingredients for the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa
Ingredients for the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa

The process is very simple, you just need few fresh tomatillos, half cup of raw cranberries, serranoĀ peppers (I like it spicy so I use 6 peppers). You can use fewer peppers depending on yourĀ taste buds. The cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa has pink salt and cumin to add more flavor as well as a bunchĀ of fresh cilantro. Place all the ingredients in the blender with some water and the salsa is ready in less than ten minutes.

Process for making the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa
Process for making the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa

RoastingĀ the tomatillos and adding roastedĀ garlic is optional. I decided not to add garlic nor roast the tomatillos as I want a fresh raw salsa to use on grilled meats and to serve as a snack with avocado and chips.

How the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa tastes like?

Tasty cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa
Tasty cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa

This salsa is delicious, you’ll be surprisedĀ byĀ the great flavor it has and how much brightness adds to the meals. Cranberries we use in cooked in sauces and jams, but raw cranberriesĀ are edible too. I grilled chicken and made tacos garnished with the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa and everyone devoured them. Now I am planning to use this salsa with leftoverĀ turkey from Thanksgiving. I willĀ sauteĀ theĀ turkeyĀ meat on a skillet, add some spices and then serve with brown rice, beans, and greens. Topping the bowl with the cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa for a perfect finish.

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Cranberry Tomatillo Spicy Salsa Recipe

Cranberry Tomatillo Spicy Salsa

Chef Adriana Martin
The cranberry tomatillo spicy salsa recipe has few ingredients; it is delicious and ready in less than ten minutes. You can garnish so many meals with it and enjoy as an appetizer with corn chips. 
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salsas, Sauces, preserves
Cuisine Mexican Cuisine
Servings 2 cups
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 tomatillos
  • 1/2 cup raw cranberries
  • 4-6 serrano peppers
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon pink sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions
 

  • Clean the tomatillos by removing the husks. Remove the serrano pepper stems and add the cranberries along with the peppers and the tomatillos to a bowl to clean with running water. 
  • Add all the ingredients and the condiments to the blender and blend until getting a chunky salsa consistency. 
  • Pour the salsa into a bowl and enjoy with your meal or as an appetizer with chips. 

Notes

  • Raw cranberries are edible.Ā 
  • Can replaceĀ serranoĀ peppers with jalapeƱos.
  • Keep the salsa refrigerated, will stay fresh for a week when kept in a proper container with a lid and kept inside the fridge.Ā 

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
Keyword cranberries, serrano peppers, tomatillo
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