Kachumber Salad (Indian Cucumber and Tomato Salad)

A refreshing and light Indian salad with diced cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and a tangy lemon dressing. Perfect as a cooling side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

77 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

0 items

Cost

£0.83/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad•Side Dish

Cuisine:

Indian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2mediumCucumber(Peeled and diced)

£1.20

2mediumTomatoes(Diced)

£0.70

0.5mediumRed Onion(Finely diced)

£0.30

1Green Chili(Finely chopped (optional, for heat))

£0.25

2tablespoonsFresh Cilantro(Chopped)

£0.40

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.20

1tablespoonOlive Oil(Optional)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonRoasted Cumin Powder (Jeera)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£3.33

£0.83 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and green chili (if using).
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil (if using), cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.
3.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to combine.
4.
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
5.
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6.
Serve chilled.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

77 kcal / 322 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

9% of RDA

Protein

4% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

300 mg

13% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a milder flavor, soak the diced onions in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before adding to the salad.

You can add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or radish for more variety.

Adjust the amount of green chili to your preference for spiciness.

Garnish with extra cilantro for serving.

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Kachumber Salad (Indian Cucumber and Tomato Salad)

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