Barley Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is a staple of Indian home cooking for good reason — it's refreshing, boldly spiced, and comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a bowl. Crisp cucumber and juicy Roma tomatoes get tossed with sharp red onion, fiery green chili, and a generous hit of lime juice that ties everything together beautifully. Chaat masala and ground cumin add that signature tangy, earthy depth that makes this salad taste far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. A handful of fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves keep things vibrant and aromatic right up until the moment you serve it. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and whole, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's simply fresh produce and spices doing all the work. Serve it alongside grilled meats, dal, or flatbreads, or honestly just eat it straight from the bowl as a light, satisfying snack.
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4 servings
- 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and finely diced
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small green chili (such as serrano or thai), finely minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the minced green chili, cilantro, chaat masala, and ground cumin to the bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
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