Say it with me…. Kachumber Salad (Ku-chum-ber)
Sounds fancy, right? Yep, that’s how I roll… Yeah right!
You know me folks, I’m all about keeping thing simple. Remember that Pico de Gallo Avocado Toast from last week. Case and point, I like things I can make in no time flat, and hopefully you do too!
This month the The Recipe ReDux‘s theme is pure brilliance! Our task was to come up with a recipe using less than seven ingredients to help ease the pain of tax season and all the number crunching we’ve had to do lately. Thank you ladies, I needed that!
I had every intention of making this super simple deviled egg sweet potato concoction for you, but then I was memorized by the simplicity of Indian food while watching Kelsey’s Homemade Saturday morning. Really, with spring right around the corner and the abundance of salads popping up all over, I knew this was meant to be.
What exactly is a Kachumber Salad?
It’s an Indian salad that actually can be made of a variety of sliced vegetables you have on hand. Kachumber Salad in its traditional form is made from red onion and green cucumbers covered in a tangy lemon yogurt sauce with hints of Indian spices. I chose to go the purest route here today, however feel free to whip up using the vegetable of choice you have available.
For those who opt for the cucumber base, you will definitely be doing your body a huge favor. Cucumbers not only are a great source of hydration for your body, they also provide cancer fighting as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, because they are mainly water dense, they are also a great way to keep you full without filling you out, something we can all get on board with!
This salad is definitely super classy and unbelievably easy to prepare. Meaning, a win win for all! You can pair this with grilled chicken, a veggie burger or protein of choice to make it a complete meal too. I opted for a nice chicken sausage sliced and grilled over the top… perfection!
- 1 large cucumber 5 oz, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plain Greek nonfat yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Marsala
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 oz
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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In a medium bowl, place sliced cucumbers and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes for water to drain out of cucumbers.
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Gently dry cucumber and remove excess water from bowl.
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In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, Garam Marsala and lemon juice. Mix together.
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Add the onions to the cucumber bowl and pour the dressing over the top of the salad.
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Mix together and garnish with lemon zest.
Let’s chat! Have you jumped on the Indian food train? If so, what’s your favorite dish to prepare?
This reminds me of a much simpler version of something a local restaurant makes that I LOVE. I’m not a super fan of red onion, but I imagine the yogurt tames the flavor a bit.
Yes- it totally tames it a bit! But, feel free to omit and add a different veg in place of it!
This looks so light and refreshing-perfect for spring! I love Indian food, but don’t cook it too often. Our close friends and neighbors are Indian-they don’t cook much, but their parents come to visit, and both moms are fabulous cook, so they always make extra for me 🙂 Happy Spring!!! P.S. Time to get planting in that gorgeous new green house of yours!!!
Oh that sounds delicious! I would love to go to a dinner party with them, I bet it’s fantastic! And happy spring to you too missy, can’t wait to swap veggies and fruits!
Looks good and light. Excited to try it. I love red onion!
Yay! I hope you LOVE it too!
This looks tasty and light! You are always so good at coming up with tasty recipes that aren’t too difficult or time-consuming to make. 🙂
That’s my motto- keep healthy simple and people may actually WANT to eat this way! 🙂
You still have to do that sweet potato egg combo…but THIS! This is why I”m buying a cucumber today! I adore Indian spices – (thus my @tspcurry handle!) But I usually just use on eggs – and curries. But I could do this salad any night of the week!
I promise, it’s on my list! I do hope you enjoy this salad when you whip it up- it’s amazing the versatility in cooking with Indian spices! Brilliant choice on your handle 🙂
Oh! What an interesting combo! This looks great. I love creamy cucumber salad and have never thought about doing an Indian spin! Awesome Liz!
Thanks Alex- I hope you enjoy!