Kachumbari

Name: Kachumbari
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: ['4', '4 servings']
Cuisine: south african
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, diced; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; 0.5 medium cucumber, peeled and diced; 0.25 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

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⏱ 55 mins 🍽 ['4', '4 servings'] 🌶 south african 🏷 Main course

Kachumbari is a vibrant South African salad featuring diced tomatoes, red onion and cucumber. It is enhanced with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro and a kick of jalapeño pepper, all brought together with a squeeze of lime juice. The onions are first soaked to mellow their sharpness, resulting in a crisp, refreshing mix. This adaptable recipe can be served as a zesty salsa, a light starter or a colourful accompaniment to main dishes.

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, diced
2 teaspoons sea salt
4 medium tomatoes, diced
0.5 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
0.25 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

Method

Put the diced onion into a medium bowl, cover it with water and mix in the sea salt. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes, then drain thoroughly for 10 minutes.
Combine the drained onion with the diced tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño and avocado in a large bowl. Add lime juice according to your preference, then season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories124 kcal

Fat8 g

Sugars6 g

Protein3 g

Sodium932 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

Cuisinesouth african

Authorlutzflcat