Palak Salad

Palak Salad is a refreshing and nutritious Indian salad that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach combined with zesty lemon and spices. This vegan dish is both healthy and satisfying, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach leaves - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Roasted cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, diced cucumber, diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, and green chili.
3. Add the chopped coriander leaves to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and roasted cumin powder.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 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 spinach.
• Contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.
• Low in calories, making it great for weight management.

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