Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy Indian salad is everything a summer side dish should be — fresh, bold, and ready in minutes. Finely diced cucumber, Roma tomato, and red onion form the crisp base, while chaat masala and ground cumin bring that signature tangy-savory depth you just can't get from a bottled dressing. A hit of minced green chili and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice tie it all together with a lively kick. Because every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no cured meats, no packaged seasonings with questionable additives, just clean produce and spices. Torn fresh mint folded in at the end is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a cool contrast to the heat. Serve it immediately so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays bright rather than softening everything into a soggy mess. It pairs beautifully alongside grilled proteins, rice dishes, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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