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!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop half a small red onion. Add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 3

Wash the tomato, remove the seeds if desired, and dice it into small pieces. Add the diced tomato to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the cilantro leaves finely and add them to the mixture.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the bowl and mix well to coat the salad with tangy flavor.

Step 7

Add black salt, roasted cumin powder, regular salt, and pepper (if using) to the salad. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 8

Cover the bowl and let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 9

Serve the Indian cucumber salad immediately as a side dish or chilled for a refreshing experience. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	630.8 grams (630.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	148

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2719mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 34.60g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 5.10g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1006mg	21%

*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: 5.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 82.0%