Celery Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy Indian salad is a riot of fresh flavors — cool cucumber, juicy tomato, sharp red onion, and a kick of green chili all tossed together with tangy lime juice and warming spices. Chaat masala and ground cumin do a lot of heavy lifting here, giving the whole bowl a deeply savory, slightly smoky depth that elevates it well beyond a basic chopped salad. A handful of fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves keep things vibrant and aromatic right up until the moment you serve it. The good news for anyone navigating food sensitivities is that every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives — no hidden stalks, seeds, or celeriac to worry about. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a knife and a citrus squeezer, making it an effortless side for grilled meats, dal, or biryani. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays bright rather than turning everything soggy.
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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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