Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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. Crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomato, and sharp red onion come together in a bowl that feels light but punchy, thanks to a hit of green chili, chaat masala, and fresh lime juice. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of red meat or any animal-derived components, so there's nothing to second-guess before you dig in. The chaat masala brings that signature tangy, slightly funky depth that makes this salad taste like way more than the sum of its parts. A handful of fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves keep things vibrant and aromatic right up until the moment you serve it. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which makes it an ideal side dish for weeknight dinners or a colorful addition to any spread. Serve it immediately for the best texture — the lime juice is doing a lot of work here, and you want that crunch intact.

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