Samosa Salad

Samosa Salad is a vibrant and crunchy dish that combines the flavors of traditional Indian samosas with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. This unique salad is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, providing a delightful mix of textures and tastes.

Samosa Salad
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Indian
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Samosas - 4 pieces (store-bought or homemade)
  • Mixed salad greens - 150 grams
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Prepare the samosas according to package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe and allow them to cool slightly after cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Cut the cooked samosas into quarters and place them on top of the salad.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
  • Contains fiber which aids in digestion.

Tags

IndianVegetarianSalad