Indian Summer Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh flavors, this Indian Summer Salad is the perfect no-cook dish to brighten your table. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and the vibrant fragrance of cilantro and mint, this salad is a celebration of summer's bounty. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin dressing, and finished with a sprinkle of roasted peanuts for added crunch, every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and bold, refreshing flavors. Optional chaat masala and green chili add a signature Indian twist, making this salad a unique addition to your repertoire. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a healthy, crowd-pleasing option for your next gathering. Great for those seeking vibrant summer recipes or wholesome Indian-inspired dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomato
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
Instructions
Wash and prepare all vegetables. Peel the cucumber and carrot if desired, and dice the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces.
Finely slice the red onion and the optional green chili (if using). Grate the carrot using a box grater or shred it into thin strips using a sharp knife.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves. Set aside a few leaves for garnish.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, red onion, carrot, cilantro, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Roughly crush the roasted peanuts and sprinkle them on top of the salad for crunch.
Garnish with reserved cilantro and mint leaves, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Indian Summer Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3670 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*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.
