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Paneer Salad

This Indian-style Paneer Salad with a spicy Greek yogurt dressing is a protein-packed, delicious vegetarian salad that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Paneer Salad

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Onion
  • 0.5 cup Tomato
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber
  • 1.0 clove Garlic
  • 2.0 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1.0 tbsp Lemon
  • 1.0 cup Paneer
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 6.0 piece Cashews
  • 0.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1.0 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.0 tsp Refined Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 cup Bell Pepper
  • 1.0 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1.0 cup Romaine Lettuce

Cooking Steps

  1. In a blender, add Greek yogurt (hung curd), soaked cashews, garlic clove minced, red chili powder, oregano (or Italian herbs), red chili flakes, cumin powder, salt to taste, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Blend to a smooth puree.
  2. In a pan, add oil. Once it's hot, add paneer cubes, red chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Sauté about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden and crispy. Keep them aside. You can also air fry the paneer.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add romaine lettuce, diced onions, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, diced colored bell peppers, and pan-fried paneer.
  4. Next, add the spicy Greek yogurt dressing and coriander leaves.
  5. Toss well to combine. Adjust the seasoning at this stage if needed. You can enjoy the salad right away or refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving.