BHA & BHT Free Classic Kachumber Salad
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this Indian chopped salad is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the table taste better. Crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomato, and sharp red onion come together with a zippy lime dressing that wakes up every single bite. A pinch of chaat masala and ground cumin add that signature tangy-savory depth without any need for packaged seasonings or processed condiments — which is exactly where synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT tend to sneak in. Every ingredient here is whole and fresh, so you know precisely what you're eating. The optional torn mint leaves take it over the top, adding a cool herbal note that plays beautifully against the heat of the minced green chili. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a knife and a lime, making it as effortless as it is vibrant. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, rice dishes, or flatbreads and watch it disappear fast.
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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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