Heart-Healthy Salsa Rosada

Elevate your snacking and meals with this vibrant and creamy Heart-Healthy Salsa Rosada—a delicious twist on the classic pink sauce made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. This guilt-free recipe swaps heavy cream for protein-packed Greek yogurt and enhances it with a tangy kick of tomato paste and fresh lime juice. Infused with bold spices like paprika and cayenne and finished with fresh cilantro, this salsa delivers layers of flavor without the extra calories. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect as a zesty dip for raw veggies, a spread for whole-grain crackers, or a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Bursting with heart-friendly ingredients and packed with flavor, this quick and easy sauce is sure to become a staple in your healthy eating repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and tomato paste. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil to the yogurt and tomato mixture, stirring until fully integrated.

Step 3

Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salsa. Stir gently to incorporate.

Step 5

Taste the salsa rosada and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt according to your preference.

Step 6

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and garnish with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a dip with raw vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or as a flavorful topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	317 grams (317.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	328

Total Fat 15.60g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 697mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 20.70g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 18.30g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 696mg	15%

*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: 47.4%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 27.9%