Grilled Paneer Salad
A vibrant and protein-packed grilled paneer salad featuring marinated paneer cubes, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lemon-herb dressing. A wholesome vegetarian dish ideal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 200 g paneer, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for marinating)
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
- to taste salt
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
- 0.5 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the paneer cubes with turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill the paneer cubes until golden and slightly charred on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the grilled paneer to the salad bowl and drizzle with the dressing.
- Toss gently to combine, garnish with chopped cilantro or mint, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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