Kachumbari (East African Tomato and Onion Salad)

Ingredients

• 4 medium Fresh tomatoes ((chopped finely))
• 1 medium red onion ((chopped finely))
• 1/2 English cucumber ((chopped finely))
• 1 avocado ((peeled, seeded, and chopped finely))
• 6 stalks fresh cilantro ((chopped finely))
• 1 habanero pepper ((seeded and finely chopped))
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lime ((juiced))
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper ((to taste))

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the chopped red onions in a small bowl, add salt, cover with water and let sit for 30 minutes to reduce the oniony taste.

2. 2

   When it’s time to make the salad, strain the water from the onions.

3. 3

   In a salad bowl, add the onions, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, and habanero pepper. Mix the ingredients together.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, make the salad dressing by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, juice of 1 lime, honey, and salt and pepper (to taste).

5. 5

   Add the dressing to the salad and mix thoroughly with a salad spoon.

6. 6

   Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to cool before serving.