No Cook Orange Cranberry Walnut Relish

This seasonal Orange Cranberry Walnut Relish is the perfect combination of tart cranberries, citrusy orange, and crunchy walnuts for a no cook alternative to traditional cranberry sauce.

It is the ideal condiment for your holiday table as it will complement the flavors of your roast turkey or Christmas ham well.

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No Cook Cranberry Walnut Radish

Or if you're feeling reminiscent of your holiday meal or Thanksgiving turkey you can serve this cranberry walnut relish with any of your favorite dishes to add fresh flavor.  

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Why It's Yummy

• Balanced flavor. The fresh cranberry relish is the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
• It's versatile and pairs well with Thanksgiving dinner or any meal you want to add a touch of holiday flair to.
• Easy recipe. No cooking, measuring, or much prep is involved in preparing this relish.
• Make ahead option.  With the craziness of the holidays, we all love the option to get things off our Thanksgiving table to-do list.
• 3 Ingredients.  It doesn't get much more simple than this.
• Colorful. This no cook cranberry relish recipe will add a splash of color to your Thanksgiving plate. 
• Change of pace. Serve this relish instead of your homemade cranberry sauce for something different.

Ingredients

• Cranberries - Use fresh cranberries to make this cranberry relish. 
• Orange - You'll need a fresh orange, with the seeds removed and the end trimmed off. The orange peel should be included to add a touch of orange flavor.
• Sugar - White granulated sugar sweetens up the relish but you can also use brown sugar to offset some of the tartness of the cranberries. Or if you prefer, you can use maple syrup though your relish will be more liquidy.
• Garnishes - Fresh cranberries, orange zest, orange slices, rosemary, and toasted nuts (I used walnuts) for garnish optional.

Tips To Make The Best Cranberry Relish

• Instead of an orange, use an apple or crushed pineapple, or try a lemon if you like citrus flavors.
• Stir in some cinnamon, nutmeg, or other seasonal flavors.
• Grab a bag of cranberries during cranberry season and stash them in the freezer to use year-round. Raw cranberries will last up to 6 months in the freezer.
• Add some chopped fresh ginger which complements the cranberry and orange flavors well.
• You can play around with the amount of sugar to your liking. You can also balance the level of sweetness by adding more orange zest or orange juice for a tangier flavor. 

Freezing And Storing Instructions