KachumbariTomato and Onion Salad

Name: Kachumbari (Tomato and Onion Salad)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tanzania
Ingredients: 300 g Tomato (diced); 120 g Onion (thinly sliced); 220 g Cucumber (diced); 25 g Fresh Coriander (finely chopped); 15 g Green Chili (finely chopped); 35 ml Lime Juice; 6 g Salt

This crisp fresh salad brightens rich rice dishes and grilled meats with juicy tomato, onion, cucumber, herbs, and lime. It is simple, lively, and a familiar companion on East African tables.

Prep

15m

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Nutrition

Per serving

39kcal

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Ingredients

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Salad

300g
Tomato (diced)
120g
Onion (thinly sliced)
220g
Cucumber (diced)
25g
Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
15g
Green Chili (finely chopped)

Dressing

35ml
Lime Juice
6g
Salt

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Method

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4 steps

01
Combine the tomato, onion, cucumber, fresh coriander, and green chili in a bowl.
02
Mix the lime juice and salt until the salt dissolves.
03
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
04
Let the salad stand briefly, or chill it at 4°C (39°F), then serve.

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