Low Carb Kachumbari
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and nutritious Low Carb Kachumbari—a keto-friendly twist on the classic East African salad. Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this recipe is elevated with fresh cilantro and a hint of green chili for a subtle kick. Finished with a generous squeeze of lime juice, this no-cook, 15-minute dish is perfect as a light side or a guilt-free snack. Completely free of added sugars and loaded with wholesome, raw veggies, this Low Carb Kachumbari is the ultimate healthy salad for low-carb lifestyles. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and crunch!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Halve the tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Wash the cucumber, peel (optional), and cut it into small cubes. Add the cubes to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 3
Peel and finely chop the half red onion. Add the chopped onion to the bowl.
Step 4
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salad mixture in the bowl.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the salad mixture in the bowl.
Step 7
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the salad ingredients.
Step 8
Toss all the ingredients together gently until they are well combined.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice according to preference.
Step 10
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (562.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 122.7 |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1204.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.2g | |
| Protein 4.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 106.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1011.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories