Yeast Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy Indian salad is the kind of dish that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled dressing. Finely diced cucumber, Roma tomato, and red onion come together with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a whisper of green chili for a combination that's cooling and lively all at once. The chaat masala and ground cumin add a subtle, earthy depth that elevates the whole bowl without any fuss. Because every single ingredient here is a whole food or a simple spice, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no fermented additives, no packaged shortcuts, just clean, vibrant produce. It's naturally free of anything that could cause concern for those avoiding fermented or leavened ingredients, which makes it a genuinely effortless choice rather than a compromise. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the lime juice stays bright — this one is best eaten fresh, right out of 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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