Methi Salad

Methi Salad is a refreshing and nutritious Indian dish featuring fresh fenugreek leaves, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients

• Fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chaat masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Wash the fresh methi leaves thoroughly under running water and chop them coarsely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped methi leaves, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and finely chopped red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chaat masala to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients well.
5. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in iron and vitamins A and C from methi leaves.
• Supports digestion and provides dietary fiber.
• Helps in blood sugar management due to the presence of fenugreek.

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