Tanzanian Tomato Salad

Name: Tanzanian Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1/3 small onion, diced; 1 c hot water; 1/8 c salt; 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced (short-way); 2 tomatoes, sliced vertical and halved

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By Shelia Rudick
@harht4God

A young man in Tanzania taught me how to make this super simple salad and dressing. The dressing adds the kick!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

1/3 small

onion, diced
1 c

hot water
1/8 c

salt
1

cucumber, peeled and sliced (short-way)
2

tomatoes, sliced vertical and halved
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How to Make Tanzanian Tomato Salad

Step-by-Step

Add diced onion, hot water, and salt into a deep salad bowl. Stir until salt dissolves. Using your hand, crush the onions to release the flavor into the water - takes about a minute.
Add sliced cucumbers and tomatoes to onion water. Stir vegetables with your hand. Best served immediately. If it sits a little while, be sure to stir again before serving.

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About Tanzanian Tomato Salad

Course/Dish: Vegetables Other Salads

Main Ingredient: Vegetable

Regional Style: African

Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy

Hashtags: #Onion #Tomato #cucumber

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