Crunchy veggies in a spicy, zesty dressing make this chaat masala salad a summer staple! The Indian spice blend gives this salad an incredible flavor, while tofu and veggies make it a satisfying, light meal.
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Crunchy veggies in a spicy, zesty Indian-spice vinaigrette, make this chaat masala salad a summer staple! The Indian spice blend ?chaat masala? gives this salad an incredible flavor, while tofu and veggies make it a satisfying, light meal.

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Let me introduce you to this amazing Indian spice blend called Chaat Masala. Chaat masala is an Indian spice blend which includes Indian sulfur salt (kala namak), cumin, cayenne, and other ingredients. It?s adds an amazing sour and spicy flavor!
This is a refreshing summer chaat masala salad inspired by a kachumber salad. I used onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes as a base and add some tofu for protein, lots of cilantro for the herbs, and lettuce for some extra crunch and to make it more of a filling meal. 

It has a simple dressing of lime juice, loads of black pepper, and chaat masala.

If you’re wondering why I would you would add eggy-smelling kala namak to the mix, well chaat masala has been used in Indian cuisine for various flavors. They are very popular and used in many snacks, street food, or over fruits and any which way in Indi...