Kachumbari

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This is a versatile, traditional African tomato-onion salad accented with spicy peppers. It's so very simple to make and also good as salsa, on crostini as an appetizer, or if there are leftovers, turn it into gazpacho by giving it a quick whirl in a blender or food processor.

Submitted by lutzflcat

Updated on January 14, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

124	Calories
8g	Fat
15g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 932mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 31mg	34%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 659mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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