Kachumbari By African Bites

Kachumbari By African Bites

Kachumbari is an East African, spicy, simple and flavorful, delightful onion and tomato Salad enjoyed especially in Kenya and Tanzania. 

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Kachumbari By African Bites
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

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. 

 2 tomatoes diced
 ½ 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 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
 1 tbsp honey
 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and basil
 Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

 2 tomatoes diced
 ½ 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 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
 1 tbsp honey
 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and basil
 Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Kachumbari By African Bites

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