East Indian Chopped Vegetable Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious East Indian Chopped Vegetable Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet carrots, and zesty red onions. Infused with the bold flavors of roasted cumin, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like fresh coriander and mint, this salad is elevated with a subtle kick of green chili and optional chat masala for an authentic touch. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe makes the perfect healthy side dish or light appetizer. Bursting with color and flavor, it’s a delightful way to enjoy fresh vegetables with a twist inspired by Indian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomato
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 small Green chili
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Roasted ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Chat masala (optional)
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Peel the cucumber and carrot, if desired, and chop them into small, uniform cubes.
Dice the tomatoes and red onion into small pieces.
Finely chop the green chili, fresh coriander, and mint leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, tomato, red onion, and green chili.
Add the chopped coriander and mint leaves to the bowl and gently toss the vegetables together.
Sprinkle in the roasted ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and chat masala, if using.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are well coated with the seasoning.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3663 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*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.
