for the salsa: 2 cups shredded fresh cranberries 8 ounces crumbled vegan feta (violife) 1/2 cup pomegranate arils 1 finely diced jalapeño a couple of handfuls of chopped cilantro 3/4 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/2 cup finely diced red onion for the vinaigrette: 1/4 cup garlic-infused olive oil (or plain olive oil with minced garlic) juice from 1/2 lime 1 and 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1-2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp hummus 1 tsp dijon mustard sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
prepare the ingredients: shred the cranberries using a food processor or grater. in the food processor, pulse until grainy. crumble the feta cheese. dice the jalapeño and red onion finely. chop the cilantro. roast the pepitas in a dry pan over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant.
make the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, hummus, dijon mustard, sea salt, and pepper. adjust the sweetness and acidity to your taste.
combine ingredients: in a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cranberries, crumbled feta, pomegranate arils, diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, roasted pepitas, and finely diced red onion.
add the vinaigrette: pour the vinaigrette over the salsa ingredients. gently toss all the ingredients together until well coated with the vinaigrette.
chill and serve: allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.