Chicken Free Classic Kachumber Salad

This bright, crunchy Indian salad is the kind of dish that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a boring side. Finely diced cucumber, Roma tomato, and red onion come together with fresh cilantro, a hit of green chili, and the unmistakable tang of fresh lime juice for something that tastes alive on the plate. Chaat masala and ground cumin do the heavy lifting on flavor, adding that signature savory-sour depth that makes kachumber so addictive alongside a main course or even on its own. A handful of torn mint leaves folded in at the end takes the whole thing to another level, though it's completely optional if you're working with what's on hand. Everything here is naturally plant-based and built entirely from fresh produce and pantry spices, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife, a bowl, and a couple of limes — no stove, no fuss, no stress.

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