Easy Mayo Ketchup Sauce (Pink Sauce)

Mayo ketchup sauce—also known as pink sauce or salsa rosada—is one of those simple staples that quietly becomes part of how you eat.

In Dominican kitchens, it shows up everywhere. You’ll see it next to crispy sides like Tostones (Fried Green Plantains), served with Yuca Fries, or spread inside a juicy Dominican Chimichurri Burger. It’s creamy, a little tangy, and just garlicky enough to bring everything together.

At its core, it’s just mayonnaise and ketchup—but once you mix it, you realize it’s so much more than that. It’s the sauce that turns something good into exactly what you were craving.

Why This Sauce Feels Like Home

Sometimes it’s not the most complicated recipes that stick with us—it’s the ones that show up again and again.

Mayo ketchup is one of those staples. It’s quick, familiar, and always there when you need something extra on the side. The kind of sauce that quietly becomes part of how you eat, without ever needing much attention.

And once you start making it at home, you’ll realize just how often you reach for it.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This is one of those recipes that feels almost too easy—but getting the balance right makes all the difference.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder. Mix until the sauce is completely smooth and evenly blended, with a soft pink color throughout.

That’s it. No cooking, no complicated steps—just a quick mix and it’s ready to use.

Serving Suggestions

This is where this mayo ketchup sauce really shines. It’s not just a dip—it’s part of the experience.

Serve it with crispy sides like:

• Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
• Yuca Fries
• Batata Frita (Fried Caribbean Sweet Potatoes)

Or use it as a spread or dip for:

• Dominican Chimichurri Burger
• Sandwich de Pierna (Dominican Pulled Pork Sandwich)
• Dominican Quipes (Kipes) – Crispy Bulgur & Beef Fritters
• Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls 

You can even serve it alongside fried meats or picadera-style platters. It adds that creamy contrast that pulls everything together.

Storage Tips

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for best freshness.

Since it’s made with mayonnaise, it’s best to keep it chilled and give it a quick stir before serving if it’s been sitting for a bit.

Recipe Tips

• Add a splash of hot sauce if you like a little heat
• A squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the flavor
• Want to make it vegan? Use plant-based mayo and ketchup—it works just as well

This is one of those recipes you can adjust to your taste without overthinking it.

Easy Mayo Ketchup Sauce (Pink Sauce)

Author: Vanessa

A creamy, garlicky mayo ketchup sauce, also known as pink sauce, perfect for dipping fries, tostones, or spreading on sandwiches and burgers.

4.65 from 39 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dips + Sauces

Cuisine caribbean, Dominican

Servings 4 ounces

Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Mixing bowls
• 1 small whisk

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (45 g)
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup (22 g)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder (1.5 g)

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder.
• Mix until smooth and fully combined, with a uniform pink color.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

• For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for best freshness.
• To make it vegan, use plant-based mayonnaise and ketchup alternatives.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

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KeywordComo hacer salsa rosada, Mayo-ketchup sauce, pink sauce

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