Tandoori Paneer Salad

Tandoori Paneer Salad that's vegetarian, gluten-free, easy to make, and so full of flavor! Cubed paneer marinated in a creamy, tandoori-inspired seasoning, then sauteed with onions and bell peppers and added to chopped kale. The whole thing is topped with mint raita sauce, so every bite is full of the most perfect textures and flavors!

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Indian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings Servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Sauté Pan

Ingredients

Tandoori Paneer Marinade

1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon avocado oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala or chaat masala
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
6 ounces paneer, chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon avocado oil for cooking
3 cups chopped kale or spinach

Mint Raita

1/4 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon water
6-8 fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of salt

Instructions

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl.
Add in the paneer, peppers, and onions, then mix to coat each piece well.
Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Heat a medium saute pan (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
Transfer the marinated mixture to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the paneer is golden brown (about 5-10 minutes)
Blend all of the ingredients for the mint raita together.
Serve the cooked paneer and vegetables over the chopped kale, then drizzle with raita. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tip: Easily make this recipe vegan by using extra-firm tofu instead of paneer and plain vegan yogurt instead of Greek yogurt!

This recipe is originally from The Vegetarian Reset by Vasudha Viswanath, and it is SO. GOOD. If you're looking for more plant-based, vegetarian recipes to bring into your weekly menu, definitely check out her cookbook!

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