Quinoa, Paneer, and Kala chana 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
127 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
3 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)
Black Gram (soaked)
0.5 cup (100g)
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.
-Pressure cook soaked kala chana.
-Cut paneer into cubes.
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, combine the cubed paneer, cooked kala chana, 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
Mukesh Pillai
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon. (Ref #273)"
Pranav Saran Marik
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and I loved how light yet filling this Quinoa, Paneer, and Kala chana Salad turned out to be. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Nisha Vardhan Marik
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and this version of Quinoa, Paneer, and Kala chana Salad is so much better than restaurant style. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Deepika Chandra Tiwari
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Quinoa, Paneer, and Kala chana Salad has quickly become a household favorite. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."