Kachumbari

Kachumbari

Here's a flexible, classic African salad with tomatoes and onions, enhanced with a touch of spicy peppers. It's incredibly easy to prepare and doubles as a delightful salsa. Spread it on crostini for a tasty appetizer, or transform any leftovers into gazpacho by blending it quickly in a blender or food processor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 4 medium tomatoes, diced
  • ½ medium cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 lime, juiced, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the onion in a medium bowl, cover with water, and stir in sea salt. Soak for 30 minutes; drain well for 10 minutes.
  • Stir the drained onion, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, and avocado together in a large bowl. Squeeze lime juice over the salad to taste and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 932mgPotassium: 659mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 11mg
Keyword Kachumbari
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South African Dishes

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