Lactose 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, tomato, and red onion come together with a hit of green chili, tangy lime juice, and the unmistakable warmth of chaat masala and cumin. The result is something that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Because every single component here is naturally plant-based, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works. A handful of fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves round out the flavor with an herby lift that makes the whole bowl feel alive. It pairs beautifully alongside grilled proteins, rice dishes, or flatbreads, but honestly it's good enough to eat straight from the bowl with a spoon. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays bright.
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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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