Pear Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa (Printable Version)
Sweet-tart fruits and spicy jalapeños blend into a zesty salsa, ideal for chips, meats, or cheese boards.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe pears, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
02 - 3/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
→ Vegetables & Herbs
04 - 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Flavorings
06 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium bowl, mix the diced pears, chopped cranberries, red onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and, if using, diced red bell pepper.
02 - Incorporate lime zest, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and salt into the mixture.
03 - Gently toss all ingredients until evenly mixed.
04 - Taste and refine the seasoning, adding additional lime juice or honey if desired.
05 - Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses fresh seasonal fruits that bring bright color to any table
- Naturally gluten free vegan and suitable for many diets
- No cooking required only takes fifteen minutes to prepare
- Sweet tart and spicy flavors balance beautifully with both simple snacks and elegant main dishes
02 -
- Packed with vitamin C and fiber
- Easy to customize for any level of spice
03 -
- Dice everything as uniformly as possible to combine flavors in each bite.
- Wear gloves when chopping and seeding jalapeños to avoid spicy hands.