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Timatim Salata (Ethiopian Tomato Salad) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Timatim Salata (Ethiopian Tomato Salad)

Transport your taste buds to Ethiopia with this incredibly simple yet flavor-packed Timatim Salata! This vibrant, oil-free salad features a zesty explosion of lemon, spicy jalapeño, and crisp red onion tossed with juicy, ripe tomatoes, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 55
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large , ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs / 900g / 31.7 oz), cored and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (40 g / 1.41 oz) red onion, finely minced
  • 1 jalapeño chile, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) ground turmeric (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Use the ripest, most flavorful in-season tomatoes you can find. Heirlooms or Roma tomatoes work wonderfully.
  • For a more traditional Ethiopian flavor, swap the turmeric with a pinch of Berbere or Mitmita spice blend, but be mindful of the heat level.

Method
 

  1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the lemon juice, minced red onion, minced jalapeño, and turmeric, if using.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the bowl and toss gently to coat everything in the zesty dressing.
  4. Chill for at least 15 minutes (and up to 30) to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
  6. Don't skip the chilling time! This step is crucial for the onion and jalapeño to marinate in the lemon juice and for all the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1.5g

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