tanzanian tomato salad

(1 RATING)
18 Pinches
Lewisville, TX
Updated on Aug 1, 2013

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

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/8 cup salt
  • 1 - cucumber, peeled and sliced (short-way)
  • 2 - tomatoes, sliced vertical and halved

How To Make tanzanian tomato salad

  • Step 1
    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.
  • Step 2
    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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