Indian Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant flavors of Indian Cucumber Salad, a refreshing and quick-to-make side dish that’s bursting with bold, zesty notes. This healthy salad combines crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and sharp red onion, tied together with the warmth of roasted cumin, the tang of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of black salt for that signature Indian twist. With optional green chili for a hint of spice and a garnish of fragrant cilantro, this wholesome dish is ready in just 10 minutes and complements any meal beautifully. Serve it fresh or chilled for a light, flavorful addition to your spread. Perfect for summer days, picnics, or as an appetizing accompaniment to spicy curries!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 medium-sized tomato
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 1 small (finely chopped, optional) green chili
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons black salt
- 0.5 teaspoons roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (optional) pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Slice them lengthwise and remove the seeds if they are too large. Dice the cucumbers into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Peel and finely chop half a small red onion. Add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Wash the tomato, remove the seeds if desired, and dice it into small pieces. Add the diced tomato to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves finely and add them to the mixture.
If using a green chili, finely chop it and add it to the bowl for a hint of heat. This step is optional and can be adjusted based on spice preference.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the bowl and mix well to coat the salad with tangy flavor.
Add black salt, roasted cumin powder, regular salt, and pepper (if using) to the salad. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
Cover the bowl and let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve the Indian cucumber salad immediately as a side dish or chilled for a refreshing experience. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
29 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 364 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% | |
*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.
