Emulsifier Free Classic Kachumber Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and built entirely from whole vegetables and spices, this Indian chopped salad is one of those dishes that proves simple ingredients can deliver serious flavor. Crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomato, and sharp red onion come together with a bright hit of lime juice and the warm, tangy complexity of chaat masala and cumin. A little minced green chili adds just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the freshness of the cilantro and optional mint. For anyone navigating emulsifier-free eating, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no dressings, condiments, or packaged seasonings that might sneak in unwanted additives. Store-bought salad dressings are one of the trickiest places emulsifiers hide, so a dish that relies purely on fresh lime juice for its coating is genuinely refreshing to find. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays bright rather than pooling at the bottom of 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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