Skip to content
East African Quick & easy

Kachumbari

A fresh tomato and onion salad.

15 minutes
Serves 4
Salad

No common allergens detected

Based on this recipe's ingredient list. Always verify with your own brands and labels.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the thinly sliced red onions in a bowl of cold salted water and let them soak for 10 minutes to reduce their harsh bite, then drain well.

  2. 2

    In a large serving bowl, combine the drained onions, sliced tomatoes, and minced chili.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the vegetables.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with salt and gently toss the salad to combine without breaking the tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

  6. 6

    Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Plan it in Listahan

Add Kachumbari to your week, check it against your household's allergens, and build the shopping list automatically.

More East African recipes