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!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the vegetables: peel and dice the cucumber, dice the tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and grate the carrot.

Step 2

If using green chili, finely chop it and set it aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, carrot, and green chili (if using).

Step 4

Add the pomegranate seeds, roasted peanuts, and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	807.1 grams (807.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	593

Total Fat 36.30g	47%
Saturated Fat 5.60g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1540mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 61.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 31.40g
Protein 17.80g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1787mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 38.1%