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White sauce in a round dish, surrounded by tortilla chips with lime and cilantro.

Classic White Salsa Recipe (Virginia White Sauce)

This classic Virginia white salsa recipe is creamy, tangy, a little bit spicy, and perfect for dipping. It’s great served with tortilla chips or even as a dip for chicken wings. The ingredients may seem a little strange, but trust me, this is your new favorite party food and dip recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), or 1 cup Miracle Whip + 1 cup sour cream)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 cups of Miracle Whip (or 1 cup Miracle Whip + 1 cup sour cream) to a medium mixing bowl, and spoon in1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
  • Mince two garlic cloves and add them to the bowl, along with ½ cup milk. Stir all the ingredients together until well-combined and smooth.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours for the best flavor.
  • Once chilled, and the flavors are perfectly married together, serve with chips, veggies, or even as a dip for wings.