Paleo Kachumbari
Bright, zesty, and bursting with freshness, Paleo Kachumbari is a vibrant African-inspired salad made with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients perfect for a clean-eating lifestyle. This paleo-friendly twist on the classic Kachumbari features a colorful medley of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, all tied together with the bold flavors of freshly squeezed lemon juice, cilantro, and an optional hint of spicy chili. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing dish is seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, letting the natural flavors of the vegetables shine. Whether served as a healthy appetizer, a side dish alongside grilled meats, or a light snack, Paleo Kachumbari is as versatile as it is delicious—and it’s gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free to boot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 1 large lemon
- 1 optional fresh chili
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by slicing the large red onion in half and finely chopping it. Place the chopped onion in a bowl of cold water to soak for about 5 minutes to reduce its sharpness. Drain and set aside.
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and dice it into small cubes, adding it to the tomatoes.
Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumber.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze its juice over the chopped vegetables. Ensure you remove any seeds.
Finely slice the fresh chili, if using, and add it to the salad for an extra kick.
Add the soaked and drained red onion to the bowl, then season the mixture with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss everything together gently, ensuring the lemon juice and seasoning are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the Paleo Kachumbari immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2272 mg | 48% | |
*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.
