If you're looking for a simple and healthy salad, Indian cucumber and tomato salad is a great option. Indian Kachumber salad is a must-have side dish with every Indian meal.
Indian cucumber and tomato Kachumber salad is a refreshing and healthy addition to any meal. Not only is it delicious, but it's also low in calories and high in nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your daily meals. Eat it as is or serve it next to your favorite protein.
Benefits of Indian Kachumber Salad
Cucumbers and tomatoes are both low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a great choice for weight loss. Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium, while tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants. Onion is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition to being healthy, Indian cucumber, tomato, and onion salad come together in just under 10 minutes. Simply chop up your cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, and toss them together with a sprinkle of salt and a generous drizzle of lemon juice.
How to Make Kachumber?
Making Indian kachumber is super easy. It comes together in under 10 minutes with just a handful of fresh ingredients you might already have in your refrigerator.
- Dice cucumber, tomato, and onion. Deseed the green chili then roughly chop or dice it. Roughly chop cilantro.
- Jalapeno or Seranno are great options for Kachumber. Use ground black pepper If you can't handle the heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion.
- Add in the chopped green chili pepper and cilantro.
- Sprinkle salt over and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and toss everything together.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. Give the salad a final toss before.
How to Serve Kachumber
Cucumber and tomato kachumber salad is versatile and can be served in many different ways. It can be used as a side dish with any Indian meal or served on its own as a light and refreshing snack. I personally love serving it with Dal and plain rice.
You can also use it as a topping for sandwiches or wraps, next to your favorite protein, or mix it with cooked quinoa or lentils for a complete meal.
Recipes to Serve Kachumber Salad with
- Oven Roasted Mackerel
- Dal Tadka and Plain Rice
- Baked Fish Masala
- Aloo Palak Recipe (Spinach and Potato)
- Mutton Biryani
- Indian Chicken Curry
- Fish Tagine
- Moong Dal
- Baked Tandoori Chicken
More Indian Salad to Try
- Indian Chickpea Salad
- Fruit Chaat (Indian Fruit Salad)
- Onion and Yogurt Salad
Kachumber Salad-Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber diced
- 1 large tomato diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 green chili pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- Add in the chopped green chili pepper and cilantro. Sprinkle salt over the vegetables.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and toss everything together.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a final toss.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or a refreshing snack.
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