5 from 24 votes
Chaat Masala Salad(Chopped Salad with Indian-spice vinaigrette)
Chaat Masala Salad is a chopped mix of firm tofu, onion, tomato, chili, bell pepper, cucumber, radish, cilantro, and romaine lettuce drizzled with a tangy Indian spice vinaigrette featuring lime juice, cumin, black pepper, salt, cayenne, and chaat masala. The salad offers fresh, crunchy textures combined with spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors from the dressing.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
185 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For the veggies:
- 7 ounces firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes and then sliced into small cubes, or extra firm tofu
- 1/2 cup onion red, chopped
- 1 or 2 tomato chopped small
- 1/2 green chili such as serrano or jalapeño, finely minced
- 1 cup bell pepper I use either red bell pepper or a mix of red and green, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber partially peeled and then chopped into small pieces, chopped
- 1 cup radish chopped or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro packed
- 2 cups romaine lettuce packed chopped
For the dressing:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chaat masala blend Indian
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Chop up all of the veggies and tofu, if you haven't already, and add them to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the dressing and mix really well.
- Add the dressing into the salad bowl and toss really well to coat, and serve immediately.
- You can add in some extra crunch and protein by topping this salad with some seeds or nuts, such as sesame seeds or hemp seeds. You can also serve it with some tortilla chips on the side because it is a refreshing, sour and zesty kind of salad, almost like a crunchy salsa like dip.
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Notes
- Store vegetables and dressing separately in the refrigerator and mix right before serving to maintain crispness; consume within two days.
- Use chaat masala purchased from Indian stores or online; alternatively, substitute with a mix of 1/2 teaspoon kala namak (Indian sulfur salt) and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
- To make soy-free, replace tofu with 1.25 cups cooked chickpeas, other beans, or chickpea tofu.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free, oil-free, and nut-free.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
661mg
(28%)
Potassium
727mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
5338IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
126mg
(140%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 5338IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 126mg | 140% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.