Show off the festive flavor of cranberries with this sweet-hot salsa. You can make it ahead and freeze up to one month before your holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 (12-oz.) package fresh cranberries
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 to 3 chopped green onions
• 1 seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Tortilla chips
• Garnish: lime wedges

Preparation

1. Pulse cranberries and sugar in a food processor 3 to 4 times or until coarsely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Add chopped green onions, chopped Jalapeño pepper, grated fresh ginger, lemon juice, and salt; pulse 3 to 4 times or until chopped.
3. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.
4. Serve with tortilla chips.
5. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Cook’s Note

To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed, omitting fresh cilantro. Freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator 12 hours. Stir in cilantro just before serving.