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This fresh pomegranate salsa recipe is bursting with sweet-and-spicy flavor.<\/strong> It’s a fun holiday appetizer or wintertime snack. You can serve it with tortilla chips like any other salsa<\/a>. Of course, a side of guacamole<\/a> is always a good idea.<\/p>\n

For a special Christmas salsa presentation, try it as shown here,<\/strong> with whipped goat cheese as a creamy base and the salsa arranged in a wreath-like shape on top. This variation goes well with sturdy crostini<\/a> or crisp toasted pita. The whipped goat cheese component is included in the recipe below, and it’s so easy to whip up.<\/p>\n

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This year, I’m bringing pomegranate salsa to my friends’ annual Christmas party!<\/strong> Lighter and brighter options are always welcome amongst heavy and sweet holiday fare. Let’s start the pomegranate salsa trend together.<\/p>\n

Here in the U.S., pomegranates are typically available from the end of September through January.<\/strong> I hope you have the chance to make this recipe while we can.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Pomegranate Salsa<\/h2>\n

Start with the pomegranate—<\/strong>you can buy whole pomegranates (you’ll need about two for this recipe) and remove the arils yourself. This is my preferred method<\/a> for removing the arils. Or to save time, buy pomegranate arils that have already been removed from the fruit (you’ll need about two cups).<\/p>\n

In a bowl, simply combine the pomegranate with finely chopped red onion<\/strong>, cilantro<\/strong>, and jalapeño<\/strong> (omit if you’re sensitive to heat). For the best texture, take your time to finely chop these ingredients.<\/p>\n

Finally, add lime juice<\/strong>, lime zest<\/strong> (which really ramps up the lime flavor), and salt<\/strong>. Stir it together, and the salsa is ready to eat.<\/p>\n

To make the optional whipped goat cheese,<\/strong> bust out the food processor and combine goat cheese<\/strong>, cream cheese<\/strong>, honey<\/strong>, garlic<\/strong> and salt<\/strong>. Process until the mixture is totally smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture across the base of a wide, shallow bowl and arrange the pomegranate salsa around the edges for a wreath-like shape (if you’re making this outside of the holidays, you might just pile it in the center of the dish).<\/p>\n

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How to Serve Pomegranate Salsa<\/h2>\n

Serve it on its own with tortilla chips,<\/strong> perhaps with a bowl of guacamole<\/a> on the side. Or, serve it with whipped goat cheese for a creamy base<\/strong> that goes well with crostini<\/a> or toasted pita. You’ll find the optional whipped goat cheese component within the recipe below.<\/p>\n

Wintery Mexican-inspired entrées<\/strong> that would go well with this pomegranate appetizer include Christmas Enchiladas<\/a>, Tortilla Soup<\/a>, Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers<\/a> and Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You could even try pomegranate salsa on tacos.<\/strong> I haven’t tried, but I believe it would be stellar in place of the pineapple salsa in this cheese taco recipe—Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa & Aji Verde<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For cocktails,<\/strong> try a Ranch Water<\/a>, Skinny Margarita<\/a> or Fresh Mezcalita<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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More Pomegranate Recipes to Enjoy<\/h2>\n

Here are just a few more of my favorite pomegranate recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n