Good food. Less fuss.
From the EZdish collection

Kachumbari

Kenyan · Salad · Side

A refreshing, vibrant East African tomato and onion salad that serves as the perfect cooling side dish for grilled meats, pilau, or biryani.

No cookVeganVegetarian
Jump to recipe
Kachumbari — recipe cover
20 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time20 min
Cook timeNo cook
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
Let's make something good

How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Place the thinly sliced red onions

    Place the thinly sliced red onions in a small bowl of water with a pinch of salt. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to reduce the pungency, then rinse and drain thoroughly.

    10 min
  2. Combine the diced tomatoes, drained onions, and diced cucumber

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, drained onions, and diced cucumber (if using).

  3. Add the minced chili, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil

    Add the minced chili, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil (if using). Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

  4. Season with salt

    Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

    20 min

A little kitchen wisdom

Soaking the sliced onions in salted water helps remove their sharp 'bite' while keeping them crunchy. For an authentic kick, use a Scotch Bonnet or Habanero chili.

What you'll need

Mixing bowlKnifeCutting board
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Prepare the vegetables but keep the lime juice and salt separate until 10 minutes before serving to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best consumed within 24 hours. Serve cold.

Your next favorite, all in one place

A recipe worth keeping.

Save your favorites, plan your meals, and make cooking feel easy with EZdish.

Get the app
Keep exploring

More recipes to try

An AI-created recipe from the EZdish collection. Ingredient quantities and techniques have not been independently kitchen-tested. Published on this website . Updated . First published in the EZdish collection .

Kachumbari
Step 1 of 4

Place the thinly sliced red onions

Place the thinly sliced red onions in a small bowl of water with a pinch of salt. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to reduce the pungency, then rinse and drain thoroughly.

10 min