East African Tomato Salad

Name: East African Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion (3 ounces; 85g), thinly sliced; 1 1/2 pounds (680g) ripe plum or Roma tomatoes (about 6 large), cored and diced into 1-inch bite-size pieces (about 3 cups) (see notes); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste; for table salt use half as much by volume; 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed and sliced into thin rings or finely diced (see notes); 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (from 1 small bunch cilantro); 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime or lemon juice, plus more to taste

Instructions

Prep:15min

This 5-ingredient East African tomato salad bursts with fresh flavor. Our science-backed tips make it even better—perfect with grilled meats, rice, or crusty bread.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:09:52 GMT