10-Minute Indian Tomato Onion Salad with Lemon and Spices
A quick, flavorful Indian tomato onion salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. Perfect as a refreshing side for rice, dal, or curries.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomatoes finely chopped
- ¼ onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 jalapeno optional, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes into small bite-sized pieces. I prefer removing the seeds from the tomato.
- Finely chop the onion and jalapeño.
- Add tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, lemon juice, salt, red chili powder, ground cumin, and cilantro to a mixing bowl.1 cup tomatoes, ¼ onion, ¼ cup cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 jalapeno, ¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Mix gently until everything is well combined.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
Tested Tips from My Kitchen
- I often chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving it.
- Adjust spice level by changing the amount of jalapeno or chili powder. If serving for kids, skip the jalapeno.
- Resting the salad helps the flavors blend more effectively.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
