GINGERED CRAN-ORANGE SALSA OVER CREAM CHEESE

Gingered Cran-Orange Salsa over Cream Cheese image

Fresh cranberries make and unusual, but sensational salsa, which is great in the fall when cranberries are readily available. This brilliant red appetizer will attract party goers to it.-Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
6 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, divided
1 tablespoon orange juice
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

Place cream cheese on a rimmed serving plate. , In a food processor, combine the cranberries, cilantro, sugar, jalapeno and ginger; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Stir in the pecans, 2 tablespoons green onions and orange juice. Spoon over cream cheese; sprinkle with remaining green onion. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.