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Kachumbari

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Author: Imma Published:2/20/2015Updated:5/20/2021
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Guys, I present to you Kachumbari – An East African, delightful onion and tomato Salad enjoyed especially in Kenya and Tanzania. Spicy, Simple and Flavorful

 Kachumbari 

This salad is an absolute riot of colors once you lock eyes you can’t help but fall in love.

Then you just can’t wait to pick it up.

Kachumbari is the Swahili name for fresh Tomato and Onion Salad, the basic ingredients here are tomatoes and onions, and the rest is up to the cook. You can slice it, diced it, chop it, blend it … what ever rocks your boat. I have tried it several ways and they all work.

kachumbari 

It may have come from Kenya but am putting my avocado spin to it and beefing it up with beef tomatoes. How do you like my pun? Ok, you don’t care about the pun. Let’s keep going.

Kachumbari

Avocado adds some healthy fat, which makes it rich, heavy and oh so delicious. This is definitely not a condiment.

 Kachumbari

Serve on beef tomatoes and you would think you are eating a beef salad. Yes, seriously speaking. I had planned on making some steak to go with this but after eating one, two slices of this I was stuffed. If you do not care for the presentation, then just dice ingredients and mix with olive oil and lime ,vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar and olive oil). I just love the sweetness that balsamic vinegar adds to salads. 

Kachumburi  

So how is this served? Well it usually served with grilled meats, as a condiment, relish or appetizer.

Enjoy!

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Kachumbari

Kachumbari - An East African delightful onion and tomato salad enjoyed especially in Kenya and Tanzania- spicy, simple and flavorful
5 from 5 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 15 mins
African
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 large red onion diced
  • 1-2  jalapeños seeded, diced
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1-2 garlic minced
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional

  • 2 Beef tomatoes thickly sliced
  • 1-2 Avocadoes mashed add lime to retain color

Dressing

  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and basil
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients; tomatoes, onion, cucumber, jalapeno, lime and herbs. Season with salt and pepper

Dressing

  • Combine garlic, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt pepper, herbs in a blender or screw top jar and shake or process until well blended. Serve dressing with salad
  • Place beef tomatoes on a plate, spread mashed avocado on tomatoes then top with kachumbari,
  • If desired add more dressing

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 162kcal (8%)| Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)| Fat: 13g (20%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Sodium: 5mg| Potassium: 142mg (4%)| Sugar: 7g (8%)| Vitamin A: 260IU (5%)| Vitamin C: 13.6mg (16%)| Calcium: 16mg (2%)| Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
Author: Imma
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Kachumbari
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 142mg4%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 7g8%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Vitamin C 13.6mg16%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Andreas Bartz says

    Posted on 7/25 at 4:30AM

    5 stars
    In my opinion, is that the perfect Recipe for a hot Summer day. Very fresh, because the lime and lemon juice and the small amount of Fire because the Jalapeños makes it perfect. And, not to forget that it’s fast and easy made and even healthy.
    Greetings from Germany

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  2. Alan Freedman says

    Posted on 4/5 at 11:12PM

    5 stars
    So delicious! Like a sweet and tangy pico de gallo. This is a keeper.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/6 at 5:42AM

      Awesome ! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  3. Andrea says

    Posted on 5/9 at 3:56AM

    It was amazeballs!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/9 at 4:02PM

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  4. Sebatiaan (Sweden) says

    Posted on 8/9 at 9:40AM

    5 stars
    I really liked it. Doubled the portions and the whole family enjoyed 🙂

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 8/10 at 9:51AM

      Thanks for trying it out!

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    Posted on 2/21 at 9:17AM

    5 stars
    I want to feast on this!!!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/24 at 1:04PM

      Go ahead it and make it . You will totally enjoy it

      Reply

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