Lightly Grated Tri-Veggie Slaw with a Hint of Citrus

Name: Lightly Grated Tri-Veggie Slaw with a Hint of Citrus (Carrot, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, peeled and grated; 1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 green chiles, finely chopped; ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt

Carrot, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Preparation info

Yield:
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

This quick and nutritious grated salad is made with carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers, offering a light, refreshing, and mildly sweet flavor. I love making this salad as a quick side dish with roti and dal—it adds the perfect freshness to a meal!

Ingredients

2 cups carrots, peeled and grated
1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tomatoes, f

Asia
India
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a large mixing bowl, add the carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, green chiles, cilantro, sugar, lemon juice, and salt, to taste.

Toss well and check for seasonings and adjust, if required. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve as a side dish.