Quinoa, Paneer, and Chickpeas Salad
This salad is a perfect blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a wholesome and nutritious meal. It is vegan, gluten-free, and suitable for those following a low-carb or high-protein diet. It is also a great source of iron, calcium, and vitamins. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
143 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
20 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Quinoa
0.25 cup (50g)
Cucumber
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
100 gms (100g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Green Bell pepper
0.5 cup, chopped (100g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Common Salt
0.5 tsp (3g)
Black Pepper
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Red Bell Pepper
0.5 cup, chopped (100g)
Fresh Mint (chopped)
1 tbsp (3g)
Instructions
Preparation
-In a pot, add quinoa and water. Bring it to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and fluffy.
-Wash and soak Chickpeas overnight, Drain and pressure cook.
-Cut paneer into cubes.
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, combine the cubed paneer, cooked chickpeas, chopped bell peppers, cucumber, coriander, mint, and onion.
Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl and mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice,, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
Serve it.
Community Reviews & Results
Monika Chandra Pandey
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and I loved how light yet filling this Quinoa, Paneer, and Chickpeas Salad turned out to be. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Alok Vardhan Bhatia
"Tried this earlier today, and Quinoa, Paneer, and Chickpeas Salad fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Reena Kumari Rao
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Gaurav Nath Tiwari
"Prepped this over the weekend, and Quinoa, Paneer, and Chickpeas Salad turned out absolute perfection! The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."