Honey Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy Indian salad is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the table taste better. 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 a bowl that's refreshing and bold at the same time. Chaat masala and ground cumin add that signature savory-sour depth that makes kachumber so addictive, and a handful of torn mint leaves takes it somewhere even more aromatic if you're feeling it. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any sweeteners — no dressings with hidden additives, no store-bought sauces to second-guess. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a knife and a good lime, which means it's as fuss-free as it is flavorful. Serve it alongside grilled meats, dal, rice dishes, or honestly just scoop it up with flatbread — it holds its own anywhere on the table.
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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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