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Kachumber Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 portions as a side dish 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Brighten your meals with a refreshing Kachumber Salad, a simple mix of diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions tossed in zesty lemon juice and fragrant spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional, for extra heat)
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. Add the chopped green chilies, cilantro, and mint leaves (if using) to the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the ground cumin, red chili powder (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the vegetables.
  4. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated with the seasoning.
  5. Serve the kachumber immediately as a fresh, crunchy side dish. It pairs well with Indian meals like biryani, curry, or grilled meats.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 40
  • Sugar: 4.7 g
  • Sodium: 7.6 mg
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.1 g
  • Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg