Heart-Healthy Salsa Rosada
Elevate your dips and dressings game with this delightful and heart-healthy twist on traditional Salsa Rosada! This creamy and tangy recipe swaps out heavy ingredients for protein-rich Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil, making it a guilt-free addition to your meals. Flavored with bold spices like paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder, and balanced by a splash of fresh lime juice, this salsa is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro adds a pop of color and herbaceous zest, making it perfect as a dip for crunchy vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or a topping for grilled protein. Ready in just 10 minutes, Heart-Healthy Salsa Rosada is a quick, versatile condiment that pairs perfectly with any dish while supporting your wellness goals!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and tomato paste. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil to the yogurt and tomato mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
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.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salsa. Stir gently to incorporate.
Taste the salsa rosada and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt according to your preference.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and garnish with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately as a dip with raw vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or as a flavorful topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 697 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 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.
