Cranberry Pineapple Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Cranberry Pineapple Salsa
4500 min.
8
192kcal

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Looking to elevate your appetizer game for your next gathering? Look no further than this vibrant Cranberry Pineapple Salsa! Bursting with flavors, this refreshing dish is not only visually appealing but also fits seamlessly into a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Featuring a delightful blend of tart cranberries and succulent pineapple, every bite offers a sweet and tangy punch that will tantalize your taste buds.

The roasting process enhances the natural sweetness of the pineapple while adding a lovely char that contributes depth and complexity to the salsa. Coupled with the zing of fresh citrus and the aromatic freshness of cilantro, this salsa serves as a perfect starter or snack for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a festive holiday party, or simply craving a delicious dip for your favorite chips, this recipe is sure to impress. Best of all, you can prepare the salsa ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully, making it not only a delicious choice but also a convenient one.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that will have your guests coming back for more. This Cranberry Pineapple Salsa is a celebration of flavors you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients

  • cup cilantro sprigs packed coarsely chopped
  • 12 ounces cranberries fresh frozen ()
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar dark packed to taste
  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup seville orange juice fresh (or 2 tablespoon each of lime juice and regular orange juice)
  • pounds pineapple cored peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.
  2. Toss pineapple and onion with oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large 4-sided sheet pan, then roast, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar.
  4. Add hot roasted-pineapple mixture, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in citrus juice. Season with brown sugar and salt. Cool, then stir in cilantro.
  5. Let stand, covered, 1 hour.
  6. Salsa, without cilantro, can be made 3 days ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature and add cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein3.21%
Fat8.89%
Carbs87.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.83
Glycemic Load
17.88
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.250434717406%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
19.74mg
Delphinidin
3.26mg
Malvidin
0.19mg
Pelargonidin
0.14mg
Peonidin
20.9mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
1.86mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
2.85mg
Quercetin
10.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.27kcal
9.61%
Fat:2.07g
3.18%
Saturated Fat:0.29g
1.82%
Carbohydrates:45.97g
15.32%
Net Carbohydrates:40.96g
14.89%
Sugar:34.3g
38.11%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.23mg
0.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.68g
3.36%
Vitamin C:119.79mg
145.21%
Manganese:2.29mg
114.43%
Fiber:5.01g
20.05%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.23%
Copper:0.29mg
14.54%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.26%
Vitamin K:13.1µg
12.48%
Folate:47.52µg
11.88%
Potassium:339.41mg
9.7%
Magnesium:33.34mg
8.33%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.64%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.28%
Vitamin A:307.79IU
6.16%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.34%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.32%
Iron:0.9mg
5%
Calcium:45.85mg
4.58%
Phosphorus:29.45mg
2.95%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.34%
Source:Epicurious