Easy
Malawian
Fresh Kachumbari Salad - Vibrant Malawian Tomato and Onion Relish
Discover the refreshing taste of Kachumbari, a traditional Malawian side dish inspired by East African flavors, packed with raw veggies for a healthy, low-calorie boost to any meal.
15
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
Ingredients (9 items)
4.00 medium
Tomatoes
diced
1.00 large
Red onion
thinly sliced
1.00 medium
Cucumber
diced
1.00
Jalapeño
seeded and minced
0.25 cup
Fresh cilantro
chopped
2.00 tbsp
Lemon juice
1.00 tbsp
Olive oil
0.50 tsp
Salt
to taste
0.25 tsp
Black pepper
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Combine diced tomatoes, sliced onion, diced cucumber, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
2
Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
3
Toss gently to mix and let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
10 minutes
4
Serve fresh as a side to grilled fish or nsima for a healthy meal.