Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe - Vegan Richa (2024)

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Published: Jun 20, 2016 · Modified: Jul 26, 2018 by Richa 56 Comments

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Kachumber Salad – Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbaris a simple Chopped salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt, pepper/cayenne, lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe. Pin this post Jump to Recipe

Kachumber / Kuchumber is a simple fresh chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt pepper lemon dressing. The chopped salad can also contain radish or carrots and the dressing can contain vinegar or yogurt. Serve as a side with Indian curries and dals, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers or add to a wrap, burrito, taco or to a bowl.

The refreshing chopped salad is somewhat like pico de gallo. It uses salt, pepper, cayenne and lime/lemon as the dressing. Kachumber Salad adds a crunchy fresh, juicy, and cooling flavor and texture to the foods and works well with hot and spicy or other sharp flavors. Some variations of the salad makes an appearance with Indian meals. It can also be served over papadums like nachos or a dip. Use it however you like. Make a big bowl of this salad for the BBQ party this Summer!

The salad has many variations. Add some mint in. Add some cumin powder, chaat masala or kala namak, or add some non dairy yogurt to make a raita dip. This is a no oil side salad. Play away!

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Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbar is a simple chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt, pepper/cayenne, lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan

Keyword: chopped salad, indian salad, kachumbar salad recipe

Servings: 4

Calories: 35kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1 small onion finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes chopped small
1 large cucumber chopped small
4-5 (4 to 5) red radishes chopped small (optional)
1 green chili finely chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat if needed)
1/4 cup (4 g) packed chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more salt
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cayenne pure red chili powder
1 tsp or more freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice

Instructions

Chop the onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, wash and drain well. * Add to a bowl.
Add the veggies and the rest of the ingredients to a bowl. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Serve.

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Notes

* To reduce the strong sharp onion flavor, soak the chopped onion in water for 15 minutes. Drain and then use.

Variations:
Add 2 tbsp of chopped mint.
Add a generous pinch of kala namak (Indian Sulfur black salt) or 1/4 tsp or more chaat masala to taste.
Add vinegar to taste instead of lemon juice.
Add 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin or coriander powder.
Add 1/2 cup or more non dairy yogurt and 1/2 tsp ground cumin and mix in to make raita kind of yogurt dip.

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Sodium 190mg8%

Potassium 297mg8%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 680IU14%

Vitamin C 15.4mg19%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Eric
July 07, 2023 at 12:45 am

It was nice to go through your post. Thanks for sharing the recipe here. Keep up the good work.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  July 08, 2023 at 6:33 pm
  thank you, Eric!
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Shelley
May 27, 2023 at 8:38 am

Thanks, this is great! Perfect with the spring/summer veggies coming in!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  June 01, 2023 at 7:16 pm
  yes!! thank you, shelley!
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Vera D
February 19, 2023 at 7:38 pm

This is such a refreshing salad! For some reason, cutting the veggies in small pieces lends itself to a very satisfying side salad for any hot meal, especially a spicy or flavorful main entree. The salad refreshes. I didn’t have radish, and it still came out fantastic! I added a pinch of cumin to mine…and it was wonderful.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  April 03, 2023 at 8:40 pm
  yay!
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Marta
February 07, 2023 at 4:04 pm

Fantastic, fresh flavour
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- Vegan Richa Support
  February 08, 2023 at 9:24 pm
  Thank you. 🙂
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Daniela Rinaldi
November 27, 2022 at 3:38 am

Delicious salad as an accompaniment for curry. Really fresh.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 30, 2022 at 11:04 am
  Thanks so much!
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Fran
June 07, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Loved this. Served as a side dish to a South Asian themed meal. Very refreshing with the other spicy dishes, as we skipped the green chili this time, though we kept the cayenne. Included the radishes and used lime juice. A keeper.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  June 09, 2022 at 3:20 pm
  🫑 Yay!
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Priya Dogra
September 20, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Looks so delicious, I’m definitely gonna try the Indian Keto version of this recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing this..
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Mark Clayton
September 14, 2021 at 12:21 am

Made the Kachcumber today. Went really well with Fish Masalla.
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Shannon
August 15, 2021 at 12:03 pm
How long will this last in the frig? I’m trying to meal prep for the week and want to know how far in advance I can make this. Thank you
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- Vegan Richa Support
  August 16, 2021 at 3:08 pm
  the cucumbers will go soft after a day or so – not too far in advance
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Fred
July 29, 2021 at 1:04 am
Hi Richa, I am thinking of using your Kachumber salad recipe to prepare sides for my grilled salmon. Do you think that it would be a good idea?
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Seema
July 19, 2021 at 1:50 pm

I always have dhanajeera powder in mine for that extra flavor 🙂
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- Vegan Richa Support
  July 19, 2021 at 7:22 pm
  love it
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Abhay
July 16, 2021 at 2:24 am
Some people are presenting keto diet, as it’s impossible for vegetarians. but in other hand sites like @veganricha.com is making this keto very simple for vegetarian people. Thanks a lot
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- Vegan Richa Support
  July 16, 2021 at 3:17 pm
  thanks!
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Anusha Thomas
November 22, 2020 at 3:28 am
Hey Richa . Anusha this side . I was just going through your kachumber recipe and it looks so yummy and healthy as it contains my favorite salad vegetables . It honestly goes with all types of food and as a healthy side as you mentioned . I just had a doubt that should we heat the salad before having or serving or is it okay to serve it normally ? Can’t wait to try it and make it a part of my meals . thank you much love .
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- Richa
  November 22, 2020 at 12:37 pm
  Either works. I usually serve it as side with the food
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Priya Dogra
October 29, 2020 at 11:53 pm
Thanks for sharing this recipe, It looks tempting and refreshing to eat. I’m definitely gonna try it share with other people too.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  October 30, 2020 at 8:03 pm
  You’re welcome – I hope that it’s loved by all
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Andre
July 21, 2020 at 4:15 pm

Love this! So tasty yum!!! <3
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- Vegan Richa Support
  July 21, 2020 at 8:15 pm
  Thank you so much for the wonderful review Andre!!!! thanks for stopping by
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Pradeep Panda
March 06, 2020 at 4:52 pm

I love this. All seasons. I add some raddish…Green chilly chopped and coriander . Sometimes in yoghurt or without it. Black salt and lemon a must. And it forms nearly half amount of my meal. Thanks for sharing.. I recommend it for all not only vegans…
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Faye
October 29, 2019 at 8:30 am

Great recipe
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Vegan
May 03, 2019 at 5:41 am

i make this, but we call it Summer Salad,, with cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, red or green onions, and dried cilantro. We use a vegan mayo based dressing.
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- Richa
  May 03, 2019 at 11:34 am
  Sounds great! this one is an indian salad, so it has its own name and doesnt have any creamy dressing.
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- Tina
  July 07, 2019 at 7:30 am
  
  I love this salad ! Usually have it with a lemon juice or vinegar based dressing. Can you share your veganaise creamy dressing recipe please ? It would be nice to try a different variation. Thank you!
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  - Richa
    July 07, 2019 at 10:40 am
    you can use any coleslaw kind of dressing. I use some veganmayo, vinegar, sweetener, salt and pepper
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Kyle
November 11, 2018 at 10:32 am

This is my absolute favourite salad. None as fresh, crisp, and crunchy as this. I keep Cumin back for it!
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Val from PA
October 12, 2017 at 10:21 am

I can’t stop eating this – it’s so simple and so good!!! I made it on Monday night and three days later, it’s still crunchy and delish – although a little pink from the radish. Thanks for the recipe!
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Nina
August 08, 2017 at 8:18 am
Perhaps a bit of ginger and vinegar instead of lemon juice will enhance the flavour ?
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- Richa
  August 08, 2017 at 10:11 pm
  Sure you can play around with the flavors. This is a traditional Indian salad recipe usually served as a side with curries. So the flavors are generally kept simple to match with the overall meal.
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Priyanka Kothari
July 26, 2017 at 2:30 am

It is really amazing & easy to make.
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Vanessa
September 04, 2016 at 2:46 am

I live in southern Japan and this is our go to summer salad with the seasonal produce available. I usually add a chopped avocado and fresh chopped basil. It’s sensational with everything as mentioned. With curries, burgers, wraps, nachos…my hubby and I eat it by the salad bowl full. ♡
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Tina Dawson | Love is in my tummy
June 29, 2016 at 8:24 pm

Hey Richa! I got excited to see the name Kuchumber. My grandmother and dather would call it that but no one else around me seems to recognize the name or what it was. I love to pair this with pulao and a curry. The cool peppery crunch is absolutely fantastic!
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- Richa
  July 02, 2016 at 12:41 pm
  Kachumber just means everything together in small chopped form. the cooling crunchy salad goes so well with everything.
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Sarah | Well and Full
June 21, 2016 at 10:03 am
This salad looks delicious, Richa! I would love it on top of avocado toast 🙂
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- Richa
  June 21, 2016 at 10:18 am
  Ah yes, that would be so awesome!
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Izzy Bruning
June 21, 2016 at 7:34 am
Wow it looks so good!
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AJ Paradis
June 21, 2016 at 4:05 am

India taught me that salad does not always have to begin with lettuce, a necessary life lesson. This is one of my absolute favorites, but now I’m a coriander lover in a land that despises it. This post just might get my perpetual brown thumb to try to turn green!
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Virginie
June 20, 2016 at 10:24 pm

So fresh and so yummy ! Thanks a lot
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Cassie
June 20, 2016 at 8:38 pm
I love all the fresh and delicious veggies in this salad! I always eat cucumbers after tasting every curry I have whenever I’m eating Indian food 🙂
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- Richa
  July 02, 2016 at 12:39 pm
  Yes, perfect with all that heat in the food!
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