Kachumbari (East African Tomato and Onion Salad)

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1. 1Step 1: Put the chopped red onions in a small bowl, add salt, cover with water and let sit for 30 minutes to reduce the oniony taste.
2. 2Step 2: When it's time to make the salad, strain the water from the onions.
3. 3Step 3: In a salad bowl, add the onions, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, and habanero pepper. Mix the ingredients together.
4. 4Step 4: In a small bowl, make the salad dressing by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, juice of 1 lime, honey, and salt and pepper (to taste).
5. 5Step 5: Add the dressing to the salad and mix thoroughly with a salad spoon.
6. 6Step 6: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to cool before serving.