Kachumbari( Kenyan Fresh Tomato & Onion Salad) by Curious Cuisiniere

Name: Kachumbari( Kenyan Fresh Tomato & Onion Salad) by Curious Cuisiniere
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: East Africa Recipes
Ingredients: ½ medium red onion, diced; 1 tsp salt; 2 large tomatoes; ¾ avocado; 1 small chili (optional); ½ lime, juiced (approx 1 Tbsp juice); 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Published

6 months ago

February 14, 2021

Curious Cuisiniere

Kachumbari is a light and fresh tomato and onion salad that makes for a perfect summer side dish to pair with your grilled meats! This salad with a Swahili name is popular as a side dish or condiment for summer-time grilled meats and rice dishes.

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KACHUMBARI (KENYAN FRESH TOMATO AND ONION SALAD)

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time20 minsTotal Time20 mins

Kachumbari is a fresh tomato and onion salad that is popular in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, but also in Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.

Also, Kachumbari really is such a simple dish that is perfectly bursting with summer flavors. Tomatoes, onions, avocado, and chili peppers come together, flavored with a light lime juice and cilantro dressing.

With so few ingredients, each one shines forth like a bright and crisp reminder of warm weather and fresh flavors.

½ medium red onion, diced

1 tsp salt

2 large tomatoes

¾ avocado

1 small chili (optional)

½ lime, juiced (approx 1 Tbsp juice)

1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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