Gut Friendly Classic Kachumber Salad
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with bright flavor, this Indian chopped salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat more vegetables without any convincing. Seeded cucumbers and Roma tomatoes keep things light and easy to digest, while the lime juice brings a zingy acidity that ties every bite together. Chaat masala and ground cumin add a warm, aromatic depth that elevates what might otherwise be a simple dice of raw vegetables into something genuinely craveable. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which means the ingredients stay raw, vibrant, and full of natural goodness. For anyone focused on keeping their gut happy, this salad leans on whole, minimally processed ingredients with no heavy dressings, emulsifiers, or anything that might cause digestive grief. A handful of fresh mint folded in at the end is optional but highly recommended — it adds a cooling finish that plays beautifully against the heat of the green chili. Serve it immediately so the vegetables stay crisp and the flavors stay punchy.
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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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