Microwave Salsa

Name: Microwave Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Tortilla chips

I love the salsa served at my favorite Mexican restaurant, so I set out to match the flavor. I think I've achieved my goal. It's so easy to make in the microwave. Now we can enjoy salsa anytime.

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion and garlic. Add green pepper, lemon juice and seasonings; mix well. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 7 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Microwave Salsa in Country August/September 1996

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JCV4

Apr 25, 2013

Quick and easy. Warmed salsa is a little different, but still tastes great!
middy24

Aug 4, 2011

Very Good! I didn't have any green onion so I used red onion instead. I also diced up a couple jarred jalepeno rings and added 1 T. of the jalepeno juice just for a bit more spice. DELICIOUS!!!!!
Black Lady

Jun 21, 2011

Very good.
steelerter

Dec 5, 2010

i would not heat it, i think it loses its flavor when heated
Reid1962

May 6, 2009

Do you need to Microwave this?