Palak Paneer Salad

Palak Paneer Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of spinach with protein-rich paneer, making it a perfect meal for health-conscious individuals. This refreshing salad is seasoned with traditional Indian spices and served with a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach leaves - 200 grams
• Paneer, cubed - 150 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1 small (50 grams)
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Cucumber, diced - 1 medium (150 grams)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched spinach, cubed paneer, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from paneer, supporting muscle health.
• High in iron and vitamins from spinach, promoting overall health.

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