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Salsa Rosada Recipe

Salsa Rosada Recipe (Creamy Pink Sauce)

Salsa Rosada is a creamy pink sauce recipe made with tomato sauce, mayonnaise, cream, and simple seasonings. This homemade pink sauce has a smooth texture and slightly tangy flavor, making it perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Pasta Sauce, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Latin American, Spanish-Inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup tomato sauce or ketchup
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika or chili flakes optional
  • Optional Additions:
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • Hot sauce for a spicy version
  • Fresh minced garlic

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight storage container

Method
 

  1. Add tomato sauce and mayonnaise to a mixing bowl.
    Salsa Rosada Recipe
  2. Mix the ingredients together until the sauce becomes smooth and turns pink.
  3. Add cream or milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
  4. Add garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional spices.
  5. Mix everything well until all flavors combine.
  6. Refrigerate the sauce for 15–30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
  7. Serve with pasta, chicken, seafood, fries, burgers, or your favorite dishes.

Video

Notes

  • For a thicker salsa rosada, add more mayonnaise.
  • For a thinner pasta sauce, add extra cream or a little pasta water.
  • Add chili flakes or hot sauce to make a spicy rosa sauce.
  • Use vegan mayonnaise and plant-based cream to make a vegan version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 180 kcal/
Carbohydrates: 8g/
Protein: 2g/
Fat: 16g/
Saturated Fat: 3g/
Sodium: 350mg/
Fiber: 1g/
Sugar: 3g/
Calcium: 30mg/
Iron: 0.3mg/