Caffeine Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy Indian chopped salad is the kind of dish that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled dressing. Crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomato, and sharp red onion come together in a bowl that's as colorful as it is refreshing. A hit of minced green chili, chaat masala, and ground cumin give it that unmistakable tangy-spiced kick, while fresh lime juice ties everything together with a burst of citrus. Optional torn mint leaves push it right over the edge into something genuinely craveable. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants — no tea extracts, no hidden additives, just whole vegetables and spices you can feel good about. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a mixing bowl, making it an effortless side for grilled meats, dal, or even just scooped up with warm flatbread. Serve it immediately so the vegetables stay crisp and the flavors stay lively.
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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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