KACHUMBER SALAD – CUCUMBER TOMATO ONION SALAD RECIPE

Published: Jun 20, 2016 · Modified: Jul 26, 2018 by Richa 

Kachumber Salad – Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbar is a simple Chopped salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt, pepper/cayenne, lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe. 

Kachumber / Kuchumber is a simple fresh chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt pepper lemon dressing. The chopped salad can also contain radish or carrots and the dressing can contain vinegar or yogurt. Serve as a side with Indian curries and dals, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers or add to a wrap, burrito, taco or to a bowl.

The refreshing chopped salad is somewhat like pico de gallo. It uses salt, pepper, cayenne and lime/lemon as the dressing. Kachumber Salad adds a crunchy fresh, juicy, and cooling flavor and texture to the foods and works well with hot and spicy or other sharp flavors. Some variations of the salad makes an appearance with Indian meals. It can also be served over papadums like nachos or a dip. Use it however you like. Make a big bowl of this salad for the BBQ party this Summer!

The salad has many variations. Add some mint in. Add some cumin powder, chaat masala or kala namak, or add some non dairy yogurt to make a raita dip. This is a no oil side salad. Play away!





Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbar is a simple chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt, pepper/cayenne, lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
Keyword: chopped salad, indian salad, kachumbar salad recipe
Servings:
Calories: 35kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1 small onion finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes chopped small
1 large cucumber chopped small
4-5 (4 to 5 ) red radishes chopped small (optional)
1 green chili finely chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat if needed)
1/4 cup (4 g) packed chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more salt
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cayenne pure red chili powder
1 tsp or more freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice

Instructions

Chop the onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, wash and drain well. * Add to a bowl.
Add the veggies and the rest of the ingredients to a bowl. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Serve.


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Notes
* To reduce the strong sharp onion flavor, soak the chopped onion in water for 15 minutes. Drain and then use.
Variations:Add 2 tbsp of chopped mint.Add a generous pinch of kala namak (Indian Sulfur black salt) or 1/4 tsp or more chaat masala to taste.Add vinegar to taste instead of lemon juice.Add 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin or coriander powder.Add 1/2 cup or more non dairy yogurt and 1/2 tsp ground cumin and mix in to make raita kind of yogurt dip.
Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 35

% Daily Value*
Sodium 190mg8%
Potassium 297mg8%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 680IU14%
Vitamin C 15.4mg19%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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