Name: Easy Kachumber Salad (Indian Cucumber Salad Recipe)
Prep time: 2 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup diced English cucumbers, unpeeled (mini cucumbers work as well); 1 cup diced grape tomatoes (firm and ripe); ½ cup diced red onion or shallot; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (aka coriander leaves); 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional, for heat); Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons, can substitute lime juice); ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon black salt (kala namak, optional but traditional); Sea salt to taste, but omit if you are using black salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Optional: add a pinch of red chili powder or cayenne pepper if you like a bit of heat; Optional: garnish with fresh mint leaves

Easy Kachumber Salad (Indian Cucumber Salad Recipe)

Recipe by Shane Martin

Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
YieldAbout 2 cups 1x
DietVegan

This Indian Kachumber Salad is your go-to! Packed with crisp raw vegetables, zesty lemon juice, bold Indian spices, and zero oil, it’s the perfect healthy salad recipe for potlucks or an easy weeknight authentic Indian meal.

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Ingredients

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1 cup diced English cucumbers, unpeeled (mini cucumbers work as well)
1 cup diced grape tomatoes (firm and ripe)
1/2 cup diced red onion or shallot
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (aka coriander leaves)
1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons, can substitute lime juice)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak, optional but traditional)
Sea salt to taste, but omit if you are using black salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: add a pinch of red chili powder or cayenne pepper if you like a bit of heat
Optional: garnish with fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Chop it: Dice all your veggies evenly. Small pieces are best for mingling.
Mix it: Add cucumber, tomato, onion, chilies, and cilantro to a medium mixing bowl.
Spice it: Add lemon juice, ground cumin, black salt (if using), regular salt, and pepper.
Let it mingle: Toss everything together and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
Taste test: Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences, then serve the dish fresh and cold.