Salaat Sabaadi (Mixed Tomato, Cucumber & Chili Salad)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Tomatoes, finely diced — 3
- Cucumber, finely diced — 1
- Small red onion, finely diced — 1
- Green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste) — 1
- Chopped fresh parsley or coriander — 2 tbsp (8 g)
- Lemon juice — 3 tbsp (45 ml)
- Olive or vegetable oil — 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Salt, or to taste — 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml)
- Black pepper — 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml)
Method
- Combine the tomato, cucumber, onion, chili and herbs in a large bowl.
- Whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving so the flavours meld.
- Serve fresh alongside tamiya, grilled meat, or with kisra.
Introduction: No plate of tamiya or grilled meat in South Sudan feels complete without a bowl of salaat sabaadi alongside it.
Cultural Background: No plate of tamiya or grilled meat in South Sudan feels complete without a bowl of salaat sabaadi alongside it. Finely diced tomato, cucumber, onion and chili are tossed with lemon and oil to make a fresh, crunchy counterpoint to richer stews and fried dishes, and the salad appears on nearly every everyday table across the country.
Tips: Dice all vegetables to a similar small size for the classic texture of this salad. Salt the salad just before serving to keep it crisp rather than watery.
Variations: Add crumbled feta-style cheese for a richer version. Stir in a spoonful of tahini for a creamier dressing. Already vegan as written.
Storage: Best eaten fresh; if needed, refrigerate undressed vegetables separately for up to 1 day.
Reheating: This salad is served cold and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Approx. 70 kcal, 1 g protein, 5 g fat, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fibre per serving.
FAQs:
Q: Can I prepare this in advance?
A: Chop the vegetables ahead of time, but dress the salad just before serving to keep it crisp.
Q: How spicy is this salad?
A: Mild to moderate as written – remove the chili seeds for a gentler version, or add more for extra heat.
- Tomatoes, finely diced — 3
- Cucumber, finely diced — 1
- Small red onion, finely diced — 1
- Green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste) — 1
- Chopped fresh parsley or coriander — 2 tbsp (8 g)
- Lemon juice — 3 tbsp (45 ml)
- Olive or vegetable oil — 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Salt, or to taste — 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml)
- Black pepper — 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml)
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