Bombay Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Bombay Salad, a perfect fusion of fresh ingredients and bold Indian spices. This irresistible salad features a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet pomegranate seeds, beautifully complemented by the crunch of roasted peanuts and the zest of grated carrots. A drizzle of tangy lemon juice and aromatic chaat masala ties everything together, while optional green chili brings just the right amount of heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a quick and healthy side dish ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. Packed with texture, color, and authentic Indian flavors, Bombay Salad is sure to become a go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium, diced Cucumber
- 2 medium, diced Tomatoes
- 1 small, finely chopped Red onion
- 1 medium, grated Carrot
- 1 small, finely chopped (optional) Green chili
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables: peel and dice the cucumber, dice the tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and grate the carrot.
If using green chili, finely chop it and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, carrot, and green chili (if using).
Add the pomegranate seeds, roasted peanuts, and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin powder, salt, black pepper (if using), and olive oil to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
