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Timatim Salata

A fresh, zesty tomato and jalapeño salad with lemon that cools down spicy wats.

  • Serves 4
  • Active 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Salads

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp berbere
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. Toss the onion and jalapeño with the lemon juice and salt and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes, oil, berbere and pepper and toss gently.
  3. Let it rest 5 minutes so the juices gather, then serve cool.

Notes

Tear in pieces of injera and toss to make timatim fitfit.

Best made within an hour of serving.