Low Carb Kachumbari
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing **Low Carb Kachumbari**, a keto-friendly twist on the classic East African dish. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty lime juice, and a hint of heat from green chili, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with bold, fresh flavors. The addition of red onion and aromatic cilantro brings depth and brightness, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Perfect as a light side dish or a zesty topping for grilled meats, this low-carb kachumbari is the ultimate healthy and flavorful choice to complement any meal. Enjoy the perfect balance of simplicity and taste with this easy, colorful, and nutrient-rich salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 small green chili
- 1 large lime
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Halve the tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Wash the cucumber, peel (optional), and cut it into small cubes. Add the cubes to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and finely chop the half red onion. Add the chopped onion to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salad mixture in the bowl.
Carefully slice the green chili into thin strips. If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds before slicing. Add the chili strips to the bowl.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the salad mixture in the bowl.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the salad ingredients.
Toss all the ingredients together gently until they are well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice according to preference.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1012 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
