Salsa Ketchup Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Updated April 08, 2025
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Joshua Bousel

A good salsa can be used for so much—chip dip, taco topper, condiment for eggs, etc. Mix it with ketchup and you have a nice accompaniment for fries, taquitos, and more.

Recipe Details

Salsa Ketchup Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 2 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 6 to 8 servings
Makes 3/4 cup
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ketchup

  • 1/4 cup your favorite salsa

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed juice from 1 whole lime

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic (about 1 clove)

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Whisk together ketchup, salsa, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
20 Calories
0g Fat
5g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 2mg 8%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 79mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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