Rice 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 a punchy lime dressing, chaat masala, and a whisper of green chili heat for a flavor combination that's refreshing and bold at the same time. The fresh cilantro and optional torn mint leaves push it right over the edge into something you'll want to eat straight from the bowl. Naturally, there's no grain in sight — this is all crisp vegetables and bright aromatics, so it fits effortlessly into a rice-free way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds needed. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife, a bowl, and a couple of limes. Serve it alongside grilled meats, lentil dishes, or flatbreads, and it holds its own as a palate-cleanser between bites of richer food. Just be sure to serve it right away so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays lively.
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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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