Chickpeas and Paneer Salad
This Chickpeas and Paneer Salad is a healthy and filling salad that is perfect for lunch or as a light dinner. It is packed with protein, thanks to the chickpeas and paneer, and is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance. This salad recipe is also vegetarian, which makes it an excellent option for vegetarians. However, people with an dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
244 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbs
32 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Tomato
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
0.5 cubed, cup (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse them well.
In a large pot, add the chickpeas and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 1-2 hours or until the chickpeas are tender. Drain and set them aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed paneer, finely chopped onion, finely chopped tomato, and fresh coriander leaves.
Add the cooked chickpeas to the bowl.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and toss it well.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the chilled salad.
Community Reviews & Results
Neha Chandra Rao
"Tried this earlier today, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Arjun Vardhan Tiwari
"Tried making this last night, and this health-focused Chickpeas and Paneer Salad blew me away with its authentic flavor. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Poonam Vardhan Mukherjee
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and this Chickpeas and Paneer Salad recipe exceeded all my expectations. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Harsh Vardhan Sinha
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and Chickpeas and Paneer Salad has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"