This Easy Christmas Salsa looks SO festive during the holiday season! With jalapeno and pomegranate combined with lime, cilantro, honey, and more, it’s the perfect 5-minute appetizer idea! As with all recipes which include jalapeno, please feel free to adjust the spiciness level by adding or subtracting the amount of jalapeno you include. Sometimes at our house, we make one bowl of spicy and one bowl of mild so everyone is happy!
How to Make Easy Christmas Salsa
This is such a vibrant and colorful holiday appetizer idea, and it only requires a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients for Easy Christmas Salsa
- Pomegranate arils
- Red onion, diced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Jalapeño, minced
- Lime juice, fresh
- Honey
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions for Red and Green Christmas Salsa
In a medium mixing bowl, combine pomegranate arils, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Stir together.
Next, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Pour over the salsa mixture and stir well incorporate evenly.
You may serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator, if you prefer. It may also be made ahead and stored in an air-tight, covered container in the fridge for up to two days.
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Easy Christmas Salsa with Jalapeno and Pomegranate
Packed with jalapeno and pomegranate, this red and green sweet and spicy salsa is the perfect appetizer for Christmas!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh jalapeño, minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine pomegranate arils, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Stir together.
- Next, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Pour over the salsa mixture and stir well incorporate evenly.
- You may serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator, if you prefer. It may also be made ahead and stored in an air-tight, covered container in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
