Description
A refreshing and protein-packed Herbed Paneer Salad featuring golden-seared paneer, crisp veggies, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing — perfect for light lunches or healthy dinners.
Ingredients
- Paneer: 200 g, cubed
- Cucumber: 1 small, diced
- Cherry Tomatoes: 8–10, halved
- Red Onion: ½ medium, finely sliced
- Fresh Mint Leaves: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh Coriander (Cilantro): 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil: 1½ tablespoons
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Cumin Powder: ¼ teaspoon
- Chili Flakes (optional): ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cucumber, tomatoes, onion, mint, and coriander.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add paneer cubes to the hot pan and sear them for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Assemble the Dish: Add the warm paneer to the vegetable bowl.
- Cook to Perfection: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili flakes, then pour the dressing over the salad.
- Finishing Touches: Toss gently to coat everything evenly without breaking the paneer.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra herbs and serve immediately while the paneer is still slightly warm.
Notes
- Use fresh paneer for the best texture.
- Chill the veggies before mixing for extra crunch.
- Add herbs just before serving to retain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: paneer salad, herbed paneer, healthy salad, Indian salad, vegetarian recipe, lemon herb dressing