This vibrant crunchy veg salad combines the freshness and crunch of cucumber, carrot, onion, tomato, and lettuce with the rich, nutty flavors of nuts, raisins, and hemp seeds, creating a nutritious and flavorful blend.
Perfect for parties, picnics, camping, BBQs, etc., because of its sweet, savory, salty, nutty, crunchy, and bold distinctive flavors!
If you’re someone like me who doesn’t usually enjoy salad, you definitely need this salad to change your mind! I first had this salad at my friend’s place and instantly fell in love with this recipe because of the obvious many reasons!
I’m now addicted to this vegetable mix salad with nuts and raisins. I make it every week, and it stays fresh for 2–3 days. With the passing of each day, the flavor of the salad improves as the juices released from the vegetables mix with seasonings, helping distribute the flavors evenly throughout the salad.
Reasons to try crunchy veg salad
- A Quick and easy recipe that requires minimal effort.
- No dressing is required.
- Make it ahead of time.
- Flavourful sweet and savoury that goes with almost everything.
- Gluten-free, vegan, and sauce-free.
- Crowd pleaser because of its bold, distinctive flavors that appeal to a wide range of guests.
Ingredients
To make this easy vegetarian party salad you need these items:
- Cucumber: Crisp and refreshing, cucumbers bring a cool, hydrating element with their high water content and mild, subtly sweet taste.
- Carrot: Sweet and earthy, carrot provides a bright pop of color and a crunchy texture. Packed with beta-carotene and other essential nutrients, offers both flavor and health benefits.
- Onion: Offering a pungent yet savory bite, onions enhance the overall depth of flavor.
- Tomato: Juicy and slightly tangy, tomatoes contribute a burst of freshness, balancing the crispness of cucumber and carrot with their soft, fleshy texture. Their natural acidity ties together the flavors in a dish.
- Lettuce: Mild and crisp, lettuce serves as a refreshing base. Its light and neutral taste allows the other ingredients to shine while adding volume and fiber.
- Nuts: Peanuts and cashews bring a rich, hearty texture and a slightly toasted flavor. They are a great source of healthy fats and protein, adding crunch and depth to the mix.
- Raisins: Sweet and chewy, raisins introduce a delightful contrast to the crunchy vegetables and nuts.
- Hemp Seeds: Small yet powerful, hemp seeds add a nutty taste and a nutritional punch. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and plant-based protein, they provide a subtle earthy flavor and a soft texture that complements the crunchier elements.
- Lemon Juice- It adds a zesty, tangy flavor that lifts the taste of the entire salad.
- Seasoning: Black salt, and chaat masala to balance the overall flavor and taste of the salad.
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How to make crunchy vegetable salad?
To make this crunchy nutty Indian salad, chop all vegetables as fine as possible after thorough washing.
Combine all the ingredients and give a good mix!
Storage
You can easily store the salad in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Tips
- Always wash vegetables well, and ensure they’re dried before chopping them.
- Use fresh, in-season vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid peeling cucumber as it contains a significant portion of fiber and nutrients.
- Don't throw the juices released from the salad.
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Recipe
Nutty Crunchy Veg Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Carrot
- ¼ Onion
- 1 Tomato
- ¼ Lettuce
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Raisins
- 1 tablespoon Peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Cashew
- 1 teaspoon Black salt
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 2 tablespoon Hemp seeds
Instructions
- Finely chop all the vegetables after thorough washing.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix well to coat the seasoning and lemon juice.
- Delicious nutty and crunchy vegetable salad is ready to serve!
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