American Paneer Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You know, I've been making this American Paneer Salad all summer and it's honestly become my go to lunch. It's so refreshing and comes together in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required. The paneer gives you that satisfying protein punch while all the fresh veggies and peppery arugula keep things light and crisp. What I love most is how budget friendly it is and how you can literally throw everything together on a plate. Arugula is packed with nutrients too, so you're getting something genuinely good for you without any fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gpaneer cheese(cut into small cubes)
- 1 headarugula(freshly washed and dried)
- 200 gcherry tomatoes(halved)
- 100 gred onion(thinly sliced)
- 150 gcucumber(thinly sliced)
- 120 gcroutons(store-bought or homemade)
- 250 mldressing(homemade or store-bought)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
Tip: Toss gently to avoid bruising the vegetables.
- 2
Add the croutons to the bowl and toss again to combine.
Tip: You can also add the croutons on top of the salad for a crunchy texture.
- 3
Place the paneer cheese cubes on top of the salad and toss gently to combine.
Tip: Make sure the paneer is evenly distributed and not buried under the vegetables.
- 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat.
Tip: Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste, as the dressing can be adjusted to the desired level of creaminess.
- 5
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: You can also add other seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, or dried herbs to give the salad an extra boost of flavor.
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish for your favorite main course.
- 7
Optional: If you want to get fancy, you can garnish the salad with additional toppings like edible flowers, chopped nuts, or shaved Parmesan cheese.
Tip: Feel free to get creative and make the salad your own!
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