Keto Paneer Salad

Keto Paneer Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the rich flavors of paneer with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing. This low-carb Indian salad is perfect for a light lunch, keeping you satisfied without the carbs.

Keto Paneer Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Indian
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Paneer - 200 grams
  • Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
  • Tomato - 100 grams, diced
  • Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
  • Bell pepper (any color) - 50 grams, diced
  • Spinach leaves - 50 grams
  • Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Dice the paneer into small cubes and lightly pan-fry them in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and spinach leaves.
  3. Add the cooked paneer cubes to the vegetable mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
  • Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

Tags

IndianLow CarbLunch