--- title: "Guatemalan Salsa - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Discover a unique, tomato-free Guatemalan salsa recipe made with fresh carrots, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Quick, easy, and completely vegan." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/guatemalan-salsa.html?category_id=137" date: "2026-11-05T23:58:07+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/02/guatemalan-salsa-1793582750-02b54ad9.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Guatemala%20,%20Raw%20gourmet,%20Sauces,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20Central%20America)[Guatemala ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/guatemala.html), [Raw gourmet](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/raw-gourmet.html), [Sauces](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/sauces.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [Central America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/central-america.html) # Guatemalan Salsa by Carmen Morales This vibrant, tomato-free Guatemalan salsa is a refreshing and unique condiment. Blending grated carrots, red onion, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, it offers a bright and zesty flavor profile perfect for any meal. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 15 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. 2. Chill in the fridge until required. ### Notes: Original contributor notes: Found in the 'World Cafe 2' cookbook which celebrates vegetarian recipes from around the world. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 542g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 90g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 60 | 54 | 3% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 9.1 | 8.2 | 3% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 3.8 | 3.5 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 1.9 | 1.8 | 6% | | Protein (g) | 1.0 | 0.9 | 2% | | Total fat (g) | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 1.8 | 1.7 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.3 | 0.3 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 248 | 225 | 10% | | Calcium (mg) | 27 | 24 | 2% | | Iron (mg) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2% | | Potassium (mg) | 233 | 211 | 4% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 18 | 16 | 18% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Carrots, raw — 244g — Carrots, raw — USDA FDC ID: 170393 - Red onion, raw — 150g — Onions, raw — USDA FDC ID: 170000 - Garlic, raw — 6g — Garlic, raw — USDA FDC ID: 169910 - Red chilies, raw — 30g — Peppers, hot chili, red, raw — USDA FDC ID: 170106 - Cilantro, raw — 8g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA FDC ID: 169997 - Lime juice, raw — 88g — Lime juice, raw — USDA FDC ID: 167746 - Olive oil — 13.5g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA FDC ID: 171413 - Salt — 3g — Salt, table — USDA FDC ID: 170871 ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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