Himanshu's Indian Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, Himanshu's Indian Salad is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your table in just 15 minutes. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, grated carrots, and zesty red onions, this easy-to-prepare salad is elevated with fresh coriander, tangy lemon juice, and a delightful crunch of crushed roasted peanuts. Seasoned with a tantalizing blend of black salt, chat masala, and cumin powder, this salad strikes the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory. Optional chopped green chili adds a customizable touch of heat for those who like it fiery. Perfect as a side dish for hearty Indian meals or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack, this quick, no-cook recipe celebrates healthy eating without compromising on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (crushed) Roasted peanuts
• 1 small (optional, finely chopped) Green chili
• 0.5 teaspoons Black salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Chat masala
• 0.25 teaspoons Cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the cucumber and carrot. Finely chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Grate the carrot using a box grater or food processor.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and grated carrot.

Step 3

Add the chopped coriander leaves and crushed roasted peanuts to the bowl for extra crunch and flavor.

Step 4

If you like a bit of heat, add the finely chopped green chili (optional).

Step 5

Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle black salt, chat masala, cumin powder, and regular salt evenly over the ingredients.

Step 7

Using a large spoon, gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve fresh as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a healthy, flavorful snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(883.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	348.6

Total Fat 11.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4003.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1547.3mg	0%

*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: 25.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 61.4%