Kenyan Tomato Salad Quick Simple Side Food

KACHUMBARI (KENYAN FRESH TOMATO AND ONION SALAD)

Steps:

• Place the diced onion in a small bowl and massage the salt into the onion pieces. Cover the salted onions with water and let stand for 10 min.
• Meanwhile, dice the tomatoes, avocado, and chili (if using). Place them in a medium bowl.
• Drain the onions and add them to the vegetables.
• Finish by adding the lime juice and cilantro.
• Mix well and taste the salad. Add salt or more lime juice if desired.

KENYAN TOMATO SALAD - QUICK & SIMPLE SIDE

Steps:

• Arrange sliced tomatoes and onions on a salad plate.
• Mix together garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Pour dressing over tomatoes and onion.

QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare 1 cup quinoa as the label directs. Stir to cool slightly. Toss with 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, one 15-ounce can hearts of palm (drained, rinsed and sliced), 2 chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sugar; season with salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

QUICK TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the vinegar, oil, thyme, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of black pepper. Whisk until the salt is dissolved. Taste and adjust salt, if needed. Add the tomatoes and toss until coated. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the tomatoes and cut to roughly the same size - halve cherry tomatoes and chunkily dice or wedge big ones. Stir in the red onion. Whisk together mustard, vinegar and honey with some seasoning. Stir through the dressing up to two hours ahead of serving.