Low Fat Salsa Rosada
Elevate your meals with this creamy yet guilt-free Low Fat Salsa Rosada, a delightful twist on the classic pink sauce. Made with rich and tangy low-fat Greek yogurt and vibrant tomato paste, this recipe swaps heavy ingredients for a light and healthy alternative without compromising on flavor. A dash of fresh lime juice and hot sauce adds a zesty kick, while aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika create a perfectly balanced taste. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile salsa pairs beautifully as a dressing for salads, a spread for sandwiches, or a flavorful topping for seafood dishes. Simple to make and ideal for meal prep, this low-fat pink sauce is perfect for those who want bold flavors without the extra calories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt and tomato paste. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and the color is uniform.
Add the fresh lime juice and hot sauce to the yogurt mixture. Stir to combine, ensuring the lime juice is evenly distributed.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir the spices into the sauce until they are fully incorporated.
Taste the Salsa Rosada, adjusting the seasoning or lime juice as desired to balance the flavors according to your preference.
Transfer the Salsa Rosada to a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. This salsa can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Serve chilled as a dressing for salads, a spread for sandwiches, or a sauce for seafood dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 773 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*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.
