Turkish Paneer Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I absolutely love making whenever I want something fresh and satisfying. This Turkish Paneer Salad comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. The crispy paneer pairs beautifully with crisp vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing infused with warm spices like turmeric and cumin. What really draws me to this dish is how affordable it is to prepare, plus paneer is packed with protein and calcium, keeping you full and energized. It's simple, wholesome, and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250paneer cheese
- 1cucumber
- 2tomato
- 1red onion
- 50 gpumpkin seeds
- 20 gparsley
- 60 mllemon juice
- 120 mlolive oil
- 1 piecegarlic(minced)
- 1 gturmeric
- 1 gcumin
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
Tip: Use a mandoline to get even, thin slices.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.
- 3
Add the pumpkin seeds and parsley to the bowl with the vegetables.
Tip: Pumpkin seeds can be toasted in a dry pan for added crunch.
- 4
Pour the Turkish dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure the dressing is well combined and the vegetables are coated evenly.
- 5
Cut the paneer cheese into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
Tip: You can also crumble the paneer cheese if you prefer a more rustic texture.
- 6
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
Tip: Be careful not to break the paneer cheese.
- 7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tip: This allows the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to cool down.
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