Busy day? Try these quick paneer recipes
What's the story
Paneer is an integral part of American Indian cuisine, not only in the form of curries but also salads. It imparts a distinct texture and taste, making these paneer salad recipes easy yet varied meal options. Perfect for dinner parties or quick meals, they need hardly any effort to make.
Grilled combo
Grilled paneer and veggie delight
This salad marries grilled paneer cubes with a medley of vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. The grill brings out the flavors of both paneer and vegetables. A simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper brings everything together. This dish is not just colorful but also packed with nutrients.
Tikka twist
Paneer tikka salad
Paneer tikka salad has all the flavors of traditional Indian tikka in a refreshing salad form. Marinated paneer cubes are grilled till golden brown and tossed with fresh greens like lettuce or spinach. Add cucumber slices for the crunch and drizzle mint yogurt dressing on top for an authentic taste experience.
Quinoa mix
Spicy paneer quinoa bowl
For those looking for something hearty yet healthy, this spicy paneer quinoa bowl is just the thing. Cooked quinoa makes the base while spiced-up paneer adds protein content along with black beans or chickpeas if you want. Top it with avocado slices for creaminess; lime juice gives it that extra zing.
Mediterranean flair
Mediterranean paneer salad
Incorporating elements from Mediterranean cuisine into your meal plan can be pretty exciting! This recipe uses cubed paneers tossed in with olives (green or black), cherry tomatoes cut in half lengthwise, plus finely diced cucumbers, all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It goes well with each component beautifully without overpowering them individually.
Sweet corn blend
Sweet corn and paneers fusion
A fusion between sweet corn kernels and soft chunks of fresh homemade cottage cheese work wonders on plates. Together under tangy honey mustard sauce, and topped with finely chopped coriander leaves, it gives aromatic notes with every bite. This makes sure no palate remains unsatisfied after tasting such deliciousness, served cold immediately after the preparation time is over.