Dairy Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is a staple of Indian home cooking for good reason — it delivers bold, refreshing flavor with almost zero effort. Finely diced cucumber, Roma tomato, and red onion form the crisp base, while chaat masala and ground cumin add that signature tangy, earthy depth you just can't get from a plain garden salad. A hit of minced green chili and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice tie everything together with a little heat and a lot of brightness. The whole thing is naturally plant-based from start to finish, with no swaps or substitutions needed — every single ingredient is inherently free of dairy. Fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves finish it off and make it feel genuinely vibrant on the plate. It's the kind of side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, rice dishes, or flatbreads, but honestly it's good enough to eat straight from the bowl.
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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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