Chadian salad

Chadian salad

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A refreshing salad from Chad: tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and grated carrots, marinated in a lemon-olive oil dressing, with parsley or min…

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Chad salad is a refreshing salad that combines fresh vegetables with a tangy dressing. It’s perfect for hot days and can also be served with grilled meats or fish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories117 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodsalad
  • Estimated cost$6.97 $1.74 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.35
  • $0.79
  • $0.22
  • $1.59
  • $0.39
  • $0.28
  • $0.35

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and carrot. ≈ 3 min
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and adjust seasoning to taste. ≈ 4 min
  3. Pour the over the vegetables and gently mix to ensure they are evenly coated. ≈ 4 min
  4. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Mix one last time, arrange on a plate, and garnish with parsley or mint. ≈ 4 min
  6. Serve alone or with grilled meat or fish.

The bill

Chadian salad

  • 2 tomatoes, diced$3.35
  • 1 cucumber, diced$0.79
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped$0.22
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced$1.59
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated$0.39
  • 1 lemon, juiced$0.28
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil$0.35

Total$6.97

that's $1.74 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories117 kcal
Fat7.2 g
Saturated fat1.1 g
Carbohydrates9.8 g
Sugars6.9 g
Fiber3.1 g
Protein1.7 g
Salt0.07 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)

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