Tangy Gujarati Kachumber Salad with Fresh Lime and Coriander

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

A refreshing, chopped vegetable salad tossed with lime juice and fresh coriander, perfect as a light side or palate cleanser. This Indian-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs cucumber, tomato, onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, peeled and diced cucumber
• 2 medium, diced tomato
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1 small, finely chopped green chili
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp black salt
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 medium peeled and diced cucumber, 2 medium diced tomatoes, and 1 small finely chopped onion.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves and 1 finely chopped small green chili to the vegetables.
3. Step 3: Toss the salad with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp black salt, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, and 1/2 tsp sugar until well mixed. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.