Whole30 Salsa Rosada
Elevate your Whole30 meals with this creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy Whole30 Salsa Rosada! This homemade sauce combines Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, rich tomato paste, zesty apple cider vinegar, and aromatic garlic for a perfectly balanced flavor. Seasoned with paprika, cayenne, and a fresh burst of cilantro, it creates a versatile condiment that's perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, offering a healthy, dairy-free, and sugar-free alternative to traditional pink sauce. Whether you're adding it to roasted veggies, grilled proteins, or as a zippy salad dressing, this Whole30-compliant salsa rosada is a game-changer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 large Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Whole30 compliant mayonnaise and tomato paste. Stir until they are completely mixed together and smooth.
Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the mayonnaise mixture. Stir well to combine all the liquid ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure that the spices are distributed throughout the sauce.
Finish by adding the freshly chopped cilantro, folding it into the mixture gently.
Taste the salsa rosada and adjust seasonings if necessary. More lemon juice or cayenne pepper can be added for additional tang or heat.
Once well mixed, transfer the salsa rosada to a serving dish or storage container. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
This salsa rosada can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it ideal for preparing ahead.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.8 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 2561 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*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.
