Super tart and a little spicy, this Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa will definitely change things up during any holiday or tailgating party. Ā A great topping on those post-Turkey day sandwiches or just served as a dip with some chips. Ā Pucker up, my friends!

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If you haven’t noticed….I love cranberries. Ā I always have. Ā My favorite thing on the holiday table growing up was the cranberry sauce shaped like a can. Ā I LOVED it. Ā It was like the only day of the year I could eat jelly with a spoon and it was perfectly acceptable. Ā I didn’t know it was supposed to be a condiment. Ā I wouldn’t have gone for it either because back in those days, I didn’t want any of my food to touch and I avoided gravy at all costs. Ā Gravy had no boundaries. Ā It would just ooze all over the plate and touch food it wasn’t supposed to. Ā I would have been a happy diner had my Thanksgiving dinner been served on a divided plate. Ā That would have avoided any trespassingĀ of real estate on the plate.

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These days….I like to mix things up. I don’t mind if my cranberry sauce grazes the stuffing or puddles around the mashed potatoes. Ā It could know something that I don’t. Ā It could know that cranberry has no boundaries and can be morphed into some crazy things….it’s not just for holiday decorating or garnishes like my Vanilla Sugared Cranberries from yesterday. Ā It could serve a purpose and stand alone Ā like this Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa can.

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I researched Cranberry Salsa recipes for a few months now. Ā I knew that this was something I wanted to tackle this year. Ā Most of the recipes I found called for raw cranberries. Ā Do you know what raw cranberries do???? Ā They make your face pucker up like you just sucked on a lemon….ala, Renee Zellweger in Me, Myself and Irene. Ā You know…old Renee Zellweger….not the new, old Renee Zellweger. Ā You know what I’m saying? Ā I didn’t want to pucker up after dipping into my Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa.

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So, I toned down the pucker by roasting the cranberries for a few minutes and then mixing with some pomegranate seeds and THEN mixing in some honey. Ā I know salsa doesn’t have sugar or honey (at least not the versions I make) but I wanted something natural to take down the tart a little bit. Ā I also opted for clementine juice in place of the lime for a little more sweet….just slight, enough to help in the realm of taming tartness.

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What I ended up with was this gorgeous bright red salsa that will rival any run of the mill tomato salsa this season. Ā This is amazing on turkey, chicken and fish. Ā You may be seeing this again after the big binge…aka Thanksgiving. Ā We will be lightening things up a little after the holidays and this Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa will be helping us out. Ā Are you ready? Ā If you want more Thanksgiving ideas…be sure to follow me on Facebook!

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa

Dip into this Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa on your next game day. Tangy, sweet and spicy!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils, seeds
  • 1 jalapeƱo, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • juice and zest from one clementine
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Toss the cranberries in the olive oil and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast for 5-7 minutes or until the cranberries soften and begin to burst. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cranberries with the pomegranate arils, jalapeƱo, onion, cilantro, clementine juice and zest and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Serving: 0g, Calories: 68kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 71mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 25IU, Vitamin C: 5.9mg, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 0.1mg