How to make Paneer Curd Vegetable Salad

🥗 Healthy Paneer Curd Vegetable Salad

✅ Ingredients

• Paneer (cottage cheese) – 100–150g, cut into small cubes
• Curd (plain yogurt) – ½ cup (preferably low-fat or Greek yogurt)
• Cucumber – 1 medium, diced
• Tomato – 1 medium, diced
• Carrot – 1 small, grated or julienned
• Capsicum (bell pepper) – ½, chopped
• Red onion – ½ small, thinly sliced (optional)
• Coriander leaves – handful, chopped
• Mint leaves – a few, chopped (optional)

🧂 For Dressing

• Black salt / regular salt – to taste
• Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
• Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
• Chaat masala – ½ tsp (optional)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Olive oil – 1 tsp (optional for richness)
• Green chili / chili flakes – to taste (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Prep the paneer:
   • Lightly grill or sauté paneer cubes in a nonstick pan for 2–3 minutes if you prefer it slightly crispy. Or use raw for a softer texture.
2. Mix vegetables:
   • In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, tomato, carrot, capsicum, onion, coriander, and mint.
3. Add curd:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk the curd until smooth. Mix in the salt, pepper, cumin powder, chaat masala, lemon juice, and olive oil (if using).
4. Combine all:
   • Add the paneer cubes and curd dressing to the vegetables. Mix gently so the paneer doesn’t crumble.
5. Taste and chill:
   • Adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes for best flavor (optional).
6. Serve:
   • Garnish with extra herbs or a sprinkle of chaat masala. Serve chilled.

🥦 Tips for Health Boost

• Add boiled chickpeas or sprouts for extra protein and fiber.
• Use hung curd or Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier dressing.
• Add a dash of flax seeds or chia seeds for omega-3s.