# Healthy Cranberry Salsas Health's Fruity Dip Recipe is a Fresh Twist on a Mexican Food Classic By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-salsa References: [health](http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001932480,00.html) Health.com's cranberry salsa recipe is a fresh take on a Mexican cuisine favorite. While most [salsa dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-mexicana-roasted-salsa) are made from a combination of tomato, onion and spice ingredients, this berry-infused recipe adds a hint of sweetness to your nacho snack. Made from [fresh cranberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-blueberry-lemon-craisins), celery stalks, white union and jalapeno pepper, this cranberry salsa recipe boasts a unique taste that is enhanced with a blend of sea salt and cilantro toppings. The recipe is also topped with a hint of sugar and lime juice, combining tangy and citrusy flavors with the naturally semi-sweet and bitter taste of cranberries. Once chopped, blend your dip mixture in a food processor, refrigerate and your sauce is ready to serve with chips or crackers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit-infused Recipes:** There is a growing trend of incorporating fruits into classic recipes, presenting opportunity for innovation in the food industry. - **Health-focused Snack Alternatives:** The demand for healthier snacks continues to rise, creating room for disruptive innovation in the snack industry. - **Flavor Combinations:** The combination of sweet and spicy flavors is increasingly popular, offering potential for creative product development in the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating fruits into traditional recipes offers a chance for the food and beverage industry to create healthier alternatives for consumers. - **Healthy Snack Industry:** There is opportunity in the healthy snack industry to create unique and flavorful snacks, using unique ingredients and flavor combinations. - **Cranberry Production:** As demand for cranberries increases, there is potential for innovation in the cranberry production industry to create new and unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangy-Sweet Festive Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-orange-dip.md) - [Snackable Spicy Cranberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-lime-craisins.md) - [Creamy Summertime Snack Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-dips.md) - [Mindfully Made Cranberry Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-sauce.md) - [Hybrid Cranberry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-medley.md) - [Freeze-Dried Salsas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-salsa.md) - [Zesty Avocado Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-dips.md) - [Hybrid Salsa-Infused Guacamoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacasalsa.md) - [Seasonal Cranberry Ginger Chutneys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-ginger-chutney.md)