Heart-Healthy Salsa Blanca

Elevate your appetizers and meals with this tangy and creamy Heart-Healthy Salsa Blanca, a guilt-free twist on a classic dip made with low-fat plain Greek yogurt as its silky base. Bursting with fresh, zesty flavors from lime juice, cilantro, and green onions, and spiced with a hint of cumin and jalapeño for a subtle kick, this easy no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing dip for veggies, a topping for grilled proteins, or even as a dollop on tacos, this high-protein, low-fat salsa is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this wholesome, heart-healthy recipe is sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the low-fat plain Greek yogurt and fresh lime juice.

Step 2

Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and minced garlic to the yogurt mixture, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Add the sliced green onions to the mixture and stir again to incorporate.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper into the bowl.

Step 6

Stir the entire mixture until all the spices and ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the yogurt base.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as preferred with additional lime juice or salt.

Step 8

Transfer the Salsa Blanca to a serving bowl.

Step 9

Allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving as a dip or topping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	468 grams (468.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	244

Total Fat 6.40g	8%
Saturated Fat 3.10g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Sodium 702mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 24.10g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5.80g	21%
Total Sugars 12.30g
Protein 28.50g	57%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392mg	30%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 833mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.5%

Protein: 42.5%

Carbs: 36.0%