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Kachumbari Kenyan tomato and onion salad on a bowl

Kachumbari

Abi Olayiwola
Refreshing Kenyan tomato and onion salad which is bursting with flavours. It is great as a salad, side-dish or eaten on its own.
4.72 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine African, Kenyan
Servings 4
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon and keep aside.
  • Chop the onions, pour in a bowl and add enough water to cover. Add a few drops of the lemon into the water.  Leave for 10 mins, then pour in a colander to drain.
  • Wash and chop the tomatoes, coriander, cucumber, avocado and chilli.
  • Add into a bowl with the chopped onions. Pour in the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt and toss.
  • Add more lemon juice or salt if required.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2588IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Kachumbari
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