Indian Paneer Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to salad when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Paneer is absolutely wonderful because it's packed with protein and calcium, making it so much more filling than a regular green salad. What I love most is how simple it comes together in under an hour, and you probably have most of these ingredients at home already. The combination of crisp vegetables with soft paneer and that zesty lime ginger dressing is pure comfort in a bowl. Trust me, once you make this, you'll be whipping it up all the time.
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Ingredients
- 200paneer
- 1cucumber
- 2tomato
- 1red onion
- 2cilantro
- 2 mllime juice
- 1 cmginger
- 2 cmgarlic
- 1 gchili powder
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 4 mlolive oil
- 2 mlghee or vegan oil
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine the ginger, garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Use a spice grinder for a more intense flavor
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil.
Tip: Adjust the amount of lime juice to your taste
- 3
Add the grated ginger mixture to the bowl and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
- 4
Cut the cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Use a mandoline for even, thin slices
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the paneer, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
Tip: Toss gently to avoid breaking the paneer
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste
- 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving
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