Kachumbari

Kachumbari is a vibrant East African salad made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and spices. This refreshing snack is perfect for picnics or as a side dish for grilled meats.

Kachumbari

Nutrition Information Per Serving

49g
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Carbs
0g
Fat
2g
Fiber

Kachumbari

#salad#fresh#vegetarian#African cuisine
Prep20 min
Cook0 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultymedium

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Preparation

  • 1.

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and chopped red onion.

  • 2.

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chili flakes, and chopped coriander.

  • 3.

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Be generous, but ensure it complements the freshness of the vegetables.

  • 4.

    Toss all the ingredients together gently until well mixed.

  • 5.

    Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  • 6.

    Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra coriander if desired.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:2.2g
Sugar:4.6g
Added Sugar:0g
Saturated Fat:0g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:0mg
Sodium:29mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:664mcg
Vitamin C:29.1mg
Vitamin D:0mcg
Vitamin E:0.5mg
Vitamin K:14.8mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.1mg
Niacin (B3):0.7mg
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
Folate:37mcg
Vitamin B12:0mcg

Minerals

Calcium:28mg
Iron:0.4mg
Magnesium:18mg
Phosphorus:28mg
Potassium:284mg
Zinc:0.4mg
Copper:0.1mg
Manganese:0.2mg
Selenium:0mcg

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