MSG Free Classic Kachumber Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Indian chopped 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 a hit of green chili, fragrant chaat masala, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice for a bowl that's lively without being heavy. A handful of cilantro and optional torn mint leaves round it out with an herby finish that feels genuinely refreshing. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess a seasoning packet — what you see is exactly what you get. The chaat masala does a lot of the heavy lifting, delivering that signature tangy, slightly smoky depth that makes this salad so addictive. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a bowl, making it an effortless addition to a weeknight spread or a weekend cookout. Serve it immediately while everything is still crisp and the lime juice is at its brightest.
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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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