Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUrban BurmaSamosa Salad Recipe

Samosa Salad Recipe

Inspired by Urban Burma
Time30m
Serves4

Lettuce, cucumber, crispy onions, red onions, cilantro, mint, tamarind dressing, topped with crunchy samosa pieces.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Salad Ingredients

    Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Herbs

    Rinse the cilantro and mint leaves, then chop them coarsely. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Crispy Samosas

    If using store-bought samosas, bake or fry them according to package instructions until crispy. Allow to cool slightly, then break or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, water, honey, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint.

  2. 6

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the tamarind dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  3. 7

    Top with Crispy Elements

    Sprinkle the crispy onions and the chopped samosa pieces on top of the salad.

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