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Timatim Salata

ቲማቲም ሰላጣ

Fresh tomato-onion-jalapeño salad with lemon/vinegar dressing; injera may be folded in for a fitfit-like version.

15–30 min Easy Serves 4Fasting
Watch how to make Timatim Salata

Method

  1. 1

    Make dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic and berbere.

  2. 2

    Cut vegetables fresh: Chop tomatoes, onion and deseeded jalapeño shortly before serving.

  3. 3

    Toss and chill: Toss vegetables with dressing; optionally add torn injera, then chill briefly.

Cook's notes

  • Mix the dressing separately so the berbere disperses evenly instead of clumping on the tomatoes.
  • Use ripe but firm tomatoes; very soft tomatoes release too much water and dilute the dressing.
  • If adding injera, add it near serving time so it absorbs flavor without disappearing into mush.

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