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chickpea paneer salad | kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad | healthy Indian chickpeas salad with cottage cheese is a perfect blend of colours, flavours, texture and nourishment. Learn how to make kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad.

Chickpeas, commonly known as kabuli chana, are mostly associated with chole in Indian cuisine and hummus in Mediterranean cooking. Here we have presented this protein rich legume in the form of kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad.

Fresh, crisp lettuce, boiled kabuli chana, paneer cubes, tomatoes, olives, and spring onions make a vibrant-looking salad. The olive oil infused with garlic and chili flakes is tossed in with the chickpea paneer salad for a lovely treat!

Weight watchers can boost their metabolism with this healthy Indian chickpeas salad with cottage cheese by enjoying it without the addition of sugar. This salad bowl not only has protein in abundance, but also lends enough fiber to keep you satiated for long hours and avoid binge eating. Vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, lycopene, quercetin and allicin are other key elements which work their magic as antioxidants to help prevent inflammation in the body. Paneer is also a good source of calcium which promotes bone health.

Further, olive oil in the dressing is a source of MUFA (mono unsaturated fatty acids) which protects body cells and maintains heart health as well. Thus this kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad is not merely a visual treat for the eyes, but a health boost for the body too! Diabetics too can include this salad in their meals, but minus the sugar.

Tips for chickpea paneer salad. 1. Chill iceberg lettuce in cold water for 20 minutes. Then drain and use. 2. If you don't have black olives then use green olives. You can skip this if you wish. It's a salad and feel free to experiment with different toppings. 3. Add the prepared dressing only after chilling the salad and when you want to serve.

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what is chickpea paneer salad made of?

what is chickpea paneer salad made of? kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad is made from easily available ingredients in India such as 1 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas), 3/4 cup paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes, 1/2 cup tomato cubes, 2 tbsp thinly sliced black olives, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion greens, salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste and 1 cup lettuce , torn into pieces. Dressing for salad is 1 1/2 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp powdered sugar, salt and freshly ground black peppercorns (kalimirch) to taste, 1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika) and 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). See below image of list of ingredients for chickpea paneer salad.

benefits of Kabuli Chana

Prevents Spikes in Blood Sugar Levels : Kabuli Chana which is used in popularly in Chole in India is a complex cab which prevents surges in blood sugar levels. The starch present in Chick Peas slows down the rate at which food is digested resulting in a healthy life style and Lowers Blood Pressure. You rather have complex carbs than simple carbs which are the cause of body inflammation. Chickpeas or Kabuli Chana has a Glycemic Index of 33 which is low. Glycemic Index are for foods you eat, ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they digest and raise your blood sugar or glucose levels. See : 10 Fabulous Health Benefits of Chickpeas, Kabuli Chana.

benefits of paneer

Paneer for strong bones: Paneer is a rich source of protein and calcium both of which aid in bone metabolism. It is also rich in vitamin D and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus which are required to maintain healthy bones and teeth. See : 5 Super Benefits of Paneer.

how to soak and cook chickpeas

Take a deep bowl, add slightly less than 1 cup raw kabuli chana, wash and cover them with enough water.

Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 8 hours. If you are in a hurry and do not have much time then you can soak them in hot water and cover it. It will be done in 4 hours.
This is how the kabuli chana looks after soaking.
Drain well using a strainer.
Soaked and drained kabuli chana.
Boil enough water in a deep vessel and add 1/4 tsp salt.

Add the soaked and drained kabuli chana.
Cook the kabuli chana on a high flame for 15 minutes.
Drain.
Soaked and cooked kabuli chana ready to be used in chickpea paneer salad.

dressing for chickpea paneer salad

In a bowl put 1 1/2 tsp olive oil.

Add 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Add 1 tsp powdered sugar (optional). Increase a bit of sugar if you want it sweeter.
Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. We added 1/8th tsp.
Add 1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika). For kids skip this.

Add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
Mix well.
Dressing for chickpea paneer salad.

making chickpea paneer salad

To make chickpea paneer salad recipe | kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad | healthy Indian chickpeas salad with cottage cheese | in a big bowl put 1 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas).
Add 3/4 cup paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes.

Add 1/2 cup tomato cubes.
Add 2 tbsp thinly sliced black olives.
Add 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley.
Add 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion greens.
Add 1 cup lettuce , torn into pieces.

Cover with a cling wrap and chill in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Add the prepared dressing only after chilling the salad and when you want to serve.
Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
Add freshly ground black pepper. We added 1/8th tsp.
Mix chickpea paneer salad | kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad | healthy Indian chickpeas salad with cottage cheese | well.

Serve chickpea paneer salad | kabuli chana paneer vegetable salad | healthy Indian chickpeas salad with cottage cheese | chilled.

tips for chickpea paneer salad

Chill iceberg lettuce in cold water for 20 minutes. Then drain and use.
If you don't have black olives then use green olives. You can skip this if you wish. It's a salad and feel free to experiment with different toppings.
Add the prepared dressing only after chilling the salad and when you want to serve.

health benefits of chickpea paneer salad

Chickpea Paneer Salad – rich in protein, fiber and antioxidants.

Paneer and kabuli chana both have protein (8 g per serving) and fiber (6.7 g per serving) in plenty. This helps to aid in weight loss.
The fiber from the paneer and veggies can help manage blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Thus heart patients can enjoy this salad.
We recommend diabetics should avoid the addition of sugar in this salad.
Vitamins A and C from the tomatoes and lemon juice help to add glow to skin and boost immunity.
Calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are some other nutrients in which this salad abounds in.