Warm Spinach and Paneer Salad
A twist on traditional Palak Paneer with this unique salad recipe, blending sautéed paneer and toasted cashews with fresh spinach and a zesty warm dressing. Perfect for those who love classic flavors with a fresh, healthy spin.
Servings: 2
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz paneer
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 8 cherry tomatoes halved
- 10 cashews split
Dressing
- 1 Tbsp ghee
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ⅛ tsp garam masala
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 Tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp mustard
- A Pinch red chili powder
Instructions
- Cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes. Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add the paneer cubes and pinch of salt. Sauté the paneer, turning each piece until it is golden brown on all sides. When done, transfer the paneer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, add cashews to the pan and toast them over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, onions, tomatoes, paneer and cashews. Set aside to prepare the warm dressing.
Warm Dressing
- Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. When the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until they release a toasted fragrance. Add sliced garlic.
- When the garlic turns golden, add garam masala, and red chili powder and transfer to a small bowl.
- Add lemon juice and mustard. Whisk to form a dressing.
- Pour over the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12304IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 705mg | Iron: 5mg