Xanthan Gum Free Classic Kachumber Salad
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with bright flavor, this Indian chopped salad is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the table taste better. Crisp cucumber, juicy Roma tomato, and sharp red onion come together in a bowl that's as colorful as it is vibrant. A hit of green chili, chaat masala, and ground cumin give it that unmistakable tangy-spiced punch, while fresh lime juice ties it all together beautifully. The optional mint leaves are worth adding if you have them — they push the whole thing into seriously refreshing territory. Because this salad is built entirely from whole vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices, there's nothing here that sneaks in unwanted additives or stabilizers — it's naturally free of thickening agents by design. Toss it together right before serving so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays lively rather than pooling at the bottom. It pairs effortlessly with grilled proteins, rice dishes, or flatbreads, but honestly it's good enough to eat straight from the bowl.
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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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