Gelatin Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This vibrant Indian chopped salad is everything a warm-weather side dish should be — crisp, bright, tangy, and just a little fiery. Finely diced cucumber and Roma tomato form the cool, juicy base, while red onion and green chili bring a sharp, lively heat that wakes up every bite. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together, and chaat masala adds that signature tangy-savory depth you just can't get from a plain vinaigrette. Fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves keep things herbaceous and aromatic right up until the moment it hits the table. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed plant food or spice, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no thickeners, no stabilizers, no animal-derived setting agents that sometimes sneak into packaged dressings or pre-made salads. It's naturally free of anything gelatinous by design, not by substitution. Toss it together just before serving for maximum crunch, and don't be shy about adjusting the lime or salt to suit your taste.
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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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