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A bowl of paneer salad with seared paneer cubes over fresh vegetables
SaladsVegetarianIndianeasy

Paneer Salad

Golden pan-seared paneer over crisp vegetables with a lemon-oregano dressing

TOTAL TIME19 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES250 KCAL
REWARD XP+65 XP

INGREDIENTS

11 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the paneer
For the salad
For the dressing
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES250
PROTEIN14g
FAT18g
CARBS8g
EQUIPMENT
Skillet / Non-Stick PanMixing BowlChef's KnifeCutting BoardCooking Tongs / Chimta

Execution Timeline

10 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1CUBE THE PANEER
2 MIN

Cut the paneer block into even, bite-sized cubes so they sear uniformly.

2DICE CUCUMBER AND TOMATO
3 MIN

Dice the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in the salad bowl.

3PREP PEPPER AND ONION
3 MIN

Dice the bell pepper and thinly slice the onion, then add both to the salad bowl.

4TEAR THE LETTUCE
1 MIN

Wash the lettuce and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

5SEAR THE PANEER
6 MIN

Heat half the olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat, add the paneer cubes in a single layer, and sear, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.

Tip: Avoid crowding the pan — sear the paneer in two batches if needed so each cube gets direct contact with the pan and browns instead of steaming.
6COOL THE SEARED PANEER
3 MIN

Transfer the seared paneer to a plate and let it cool slightly so it does not wilt the lettuce when added.

7WHISK THE DRESSING
2 MIN

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, black pepper, salt, remaining olive oil, and oregano.

8COMBINE THE SALAD
1 MIN

Add the seared paneer to the bowl of vegetables and lettuce.

9TOSS WITH DRESSING
1 MIN

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently so the paneer stays intact and every piece is lightly coated.

Tip: Toss just before serving — dressing the salad too far ahead will wilt the lettuce and soften the paneer’s sear.
10REST BEFORE SERVING
5 MIN

Let the salad sit briefly so the flavors settle, then serve while the paneer is still warm.