Key Takeaway: To make a low calorie paneer salad, start by cooking paneer cubes until golden brown and then toss them with fresh veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. 😋 Drizzle lemon juice on top, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy your delicious, protein-packed salad! 🥗
Did you know that paneer, a popular Indian cheese, has more protein than an egg? 🤯 That’s right! With its high-protein content and low calories, paneer makes for a perfect ingredient in a delicious and healthy salad. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make a scrumptious low calorie paneer salad that you’ll fall in love with. 🥗
First, let’s gather our ingredients for this recipe. You’ll need:
- 200g of paneer, cubed (made with low-fat milk)
- 1 cup of chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers (choose your favorite color!)
- 1/4 cup of chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of one lemon 🍋
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp of olive oil
Now that we have our ingredients, let’s start creating our masterpiece. 💃
- First, heat a non-stick pan with the olive oil over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the paneer cubes and cook them until they turn golden brown on all sides. This usually takes around 5 minutes. Once they’re done, remove them from the pan and set aside. 🧀
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. Toss them together until they’re well mixed. 🥒🍅
- Now, it’s time to add the star of the show – the paneer! Gently mix in the paneer cubes with the rest of the salad ingredients. Make sure you don’t break the paneer while mixing.
- Finally, drizzle the lemon juice over the salad, and season it with salt and pepper. Give it one last gentle toss to combine everything, and voila! Your delicious low calorie paneer salad is ready to be devoured. 🍽️
This salad is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a quick snack when you’re feeling peckish. Not only is it low in calories, but it’s also packed with nutrients, thanks to the variety of veggies and the protein-rich paneer. Plus, it’s super easy to make, so you won’t have to stress about overcomplicated recipes or long cook times. 😋
So, there you have it – a mouthwatering low calorie paneer salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. I hope you enjoy making and eating this salad as much as I do! 😊
Now, I have a question for you: what’s your favorite way to enjoy paneer? Have you tried any other paneer recipes that are low in calories? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below, and let’s get a paneer party started! 🥳👇
