Kachumbari (East African Tomato Salad)

Name: Kachumbari (East African Tomato Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion (3 ounces; 85g), thinly sliced; 1 1/2 pounds (680g) ripe plum or Roma tomatoes (about 6 large), cored and diced into 1-inch bite-size pieces (about 3 cups) (see notes); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste; for table salt use half as much by volume; 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed and sliced into thin rings or finely diced (see notes); 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (from 1 small bunch cilantro); 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime or lemon juice, plus more to taste

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Total Time

20m

This Kachumbari Tomato Salad is a vibrant East African dish bursting with fresh flavors. Ripe tomatoes, red onion, and spicy chile pepper are tossed with cilantro and citrus juice for a deliciously tangy and refreshing side dish.

Side Dish

Salad

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Servings: 4

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1/2 small red onion (3 ounces; 85g), thinly sliced

1 1/2 pounds (680g) ripe plum or Roma tomatoes (about 6 large), cored and diced into 1-inch bite-size pieces (about 3 cups) (see notes)

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste; for table salt use half as much by volume

1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed and sliced into thin rings or finely diced (see notes)

1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (from 1 small bunch cilantro)

2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime or lemon juice, plus more to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

43kcal

2%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

10g

0%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

222mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Kachumbari (East African Tomato Salad)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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