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    Kachumber Salad Recipe | Indian Kachumber Salad

    Published: May 28, 2019 · Modified: Sep 17, 2022 by Geetanjali · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    kachumber salad recipe: Indian kachumber salad also called cucumber-tomato-onion salad is a refreshing combination of some freshly chopped vegetables and a simple lemon/lime dressing. A 10-minute salad that goes perfectly with almost every meal.

    Kachumber salad served on a plate
    Kachumber Salad

    Editors Note: This post was originally published in May 2019 & has been updated with new images & more information.

    Kachumber salad is the regular Indian salad made with fresh cucumber, tomato, and onion. The best part about this salad is it doesn't contain any oil. Also, it is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. It is usually served in lunch and dinner as a side dish.

    It is one of my favorite go-to salads. I just love the crunch, freshness, and flavors of it.

    I like cucumber with skin. Especially when using the sweeter variety. You can peel the skin if you like. Skip green chili if making this for children. To reduce the heat, you can even remove the seeds and veins while chopping.

    This salad tastes best when served immediately but in case you want to make it in advance, you can chop the veggies and keep them in the refrigerator. Just before serving add all the herbs and spices and toss.

    Some more salad recipes:

    • Asian Cucumber Salad
    • Watermelon and Mango Salad
    • Prawn Mango Summer Salad

    Ingredients Needed

    Kachumber salad Ingredients
    Kachumber Salad Ingredients

    Vegetables

    • fresh cucumber: use whatever you'd like. I have used green cucumbers. In India, we call it 'Desi Kheera'. They tend to be sweeter and crunchier than the other variety.
    • red tomato
    • fresh radish - optional
    • fresh carrot - optional
    • red onion
    • green chili
    • fresh coriander
    • fresh mint - optional

    Seasoning

    • freshly roasted cumin powder
    • freshly crushed pepper
    • sea salt
    • black salt
    • lemon or lime juice

    [Full list of ingredients with measurement is located in the recipe card below.]

    How Do you Make this Cucumber, Tomato, & Onion Salad

    • Take all chopped cucumber, tomato, carrot, radish, onion, green chili, coriander, and mint in a bowl. *Make sure to wash and drain well before chopping.
    • Add lime juice, roasted cumin powder, crushed pepper, black salt, and salt. Toss everything well, check for the seasoning, and serve immediately.
    Kachumber salad served on a plate
    Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad

    Serving Suggestion

    • Kachumber salad is served with almost every Indian meal. You can also serve it along with spicy curries, biryani, pulao, or any flavored rice.
    • It could be used as a filling in wraps, roll, taco, sandwich, or burger.
    • You can also pair it with spicy grilled foods, tandoori, kebabs, chips, crackers, or nachos.
    • Sometimes I also add thick curd/yogurt with a pinch of sugar in it and make it Kachumber raita and serve it as a dip.

    If you try this recipe, please leave a feedback and rating. You can also tag me @spoonofflavor on Instagram.

    Kachumber Salad

    Kachumber Salad Recipe | Indian Kachumber Salad

    A refreshing combination of some freshly chopped vegetables and herbs. It is oil-free, nut-free, vegan, and goes perfectly with almost every meal.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: cucumber, tomato, onion salad, Indian kachumber salad, kachumber salad
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Calories:
    Author: Geetanjali

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cucumber diced small
    • ¼ cup carrot diced small (optional)
    • ¼ cup radish diced small (optional)
    • ¾ cup tomato diced small
    • ½ cup onion thinly sliced or chopped small
    • ¼ cup coriander leaves finely chopped
    • a few mint leaves (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice freshly squeezed
    • 1-2 chopped green chili (remove seeds if needed)
    • ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or as per taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black salt or as per taste

    Instructions

    • Take cucumber, tomato, carrot, radish, onion in a bowl.
    • Add chopped green chili, chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, lemon juice, black salt, salt, roasted cumin powder, crushed pepper. Combine well.
    • Check the seasoning. Add more salt or lemon juice if required.
    • Serve the kachumber salad immediately.

    Notes

    • Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
    • Always add the seasoning (salt, pepper, and spices) just before serving. 

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    Comments

    1. Poonam Bachhav

      May 29, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      This is my all time favourite salad. Fuss-free , simple recipe yet refreshing and full of flavors.

      Reply
    2. Vanitha Bhat

      May 30, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      So perfect, healthy and refreshing for summer! Such a wonderful share for the theme dear <3 Love all the elements in this quintessential Indian salad; especially roasted cumin and kala namak!

      Reply
    3. Shalu

      May 30, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      My all time favorite salad. Easy to put together and great in taste. Perfect share for the theme.

      Reply
    4. Swati

      May 30, 2019 at 11:27 pm

      An all time favourite and a regular in my house for everyday meals. Very refreshing
      with flavours from cumin powder and kala namak.

      Reply
    5. sasmita sahoo

      May 31, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      WOW !!! Indian kachumber salad is much common at my place. So perfect and comfortable tummy filling for me these salad

      Reply
    6. Jayashree

      June 01, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      This is a perfect summer bowl for me. One can have it as an evening snack too. Nice share.

      Reply
    7. seema sriram

      June 15, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      I love kachumer anyday. give me a whole bowl of it, a movie to go with it and i will be the happiest woman on earth.

      Reply
    8. Maria

      December 08, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      This salad completes so many desi style meals for me - from simple daal chawal accompaniment to a side for BBQ mains. Carrots, radishes and black salt are a new addition for me. Will try your way next time.

      Reply
    9. Azlin Bloor

      December 08, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      I'm a huge fan of salads like this, they are so versatile and go with so many dishes. I love topping poppadums with this!

      Reply

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