Easy Mayo Ketchup Sauce (Pink Sauce)

Delicious garlicky mayo ketchup sauce aka Pink Sauce is perfect for dipping fries, tostones, or as a dressing for sandwiches and burgers.

What is Mayo Ketchup Sauce?

Mayo ketchup sauce is just what it is — a simple blend of mayonnaise and ketchup that can be used as a dipping sauce for some of your favorite meals. It is most commonly used as the sauce in a Chimichurri sandwich or burger but it can also be used as a dipping sauce for tostones, yuca fries, or picadera.

Mayoketchup, also known as pink sauce or salsa rosada, is very common among Dominicans, as well as other Latin American heritages such as Puerto Ricans or Cubans. Though Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic all refer to mayo ketchup sauce in the same way, there are also different names for it in other countries, such as Argentina. They call it golf sauce, or salsa golf. 

What started off as just a mixture using only two ingredients, eventually became the perfect condiment for various dishes that even Heinz created what is known as Heinz’s Mayochup, inspired by the popular sauce.

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – You can use regular mayonnaise or swap for a vegan brand, which will work just the same. 
• Ketchup – This ingredient can also be swapped for a vegan alternative if preferred. 
• Garlic Powder – Be sure to use garlic powder, rather than garlic salt for this recipe.

How to make Mayo Ketchup Sauce

All you need is 5 minutes and 3 ingredients to make your next tailgate a crowd favorite.

Simply mix mayo, ketchup, and garlic powder until well combined. That’s all! Of course, you need to make sure that your ratios are just right. But that’s all there’s is to it.

Need something to store this simple but essential sauce? No worries! Grab a Mason Jar!

What can you add to mayo ketchup?

While this recipe works just perfectly using just the three ingredients, it is very easy and effective to play around with other variations.

Some ingredients that others tend to play around with are hot sauce, paprika, parsley, or lime juice for an extra boost of flavor. 

What do you serve it with?

Mayo ketchup sauce can be served with any main or side dish. You can switch from ketchup and mustard to pink sauce on your favorite sandwiches and burgers, you can use it as a dipping sauce for french fries, yuca fries, or tostones, or you can dip your favorite seafood dishes such as steamed shrimp or calamari. Honestly, you can shoot for the stars with this one. 

How long will Mayo Ketchup last in the fridge?

Although ketchup and mayonnaise have a long shelf life, once combined these two condiments are best stored in a sealed container for as long as 30 days. Be sure to keep a close watch on the sauce, however, if any mold does start to develop early on. 

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Feel free to add hot sauce or lime juice for more added flavor.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 30 days and keep close watch. 
• If interested in a vegan alternative, swap condiments for vegan brands and add other optional ingredients to your liking.

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• The Best Guacamole
• Avocado Shrimp Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Chimichurri Sauce