Kachumber Salad
Kachumber salad is a refreshingly simple Indian side dish featuring crisp cucumber, ripe tomato, red onion, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lemon-cumin dressing. It’s a vibrant, no-cook salad that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free—perfect as a cooling companion to spicy food or as a light, healthy snack on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced ripe tomato
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 small green chili minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato into small bite-sized pieces and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to the same bowl.
- Mince the green chili and chop the cilantro. Add both to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately as a fresh side, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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