Chickpea, Spinach & Paneer Salad
Chickpeas, Paneer and spices are a classic combination in East Indian cooking. These ingredients also combine for a wonderful salad, perfect for any occasion!
- Pulse
- Chickpeas
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
- Makes
- 6 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size 1/6 recipe
- Calories 299
- Fat 18 g
- Saturated Fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Carbohydrate 30 g
- Fibre 7 g
- Sugars 11 g
- Protein 7 g
- Sodium 29 mg
- Potassium 447 mg
- Iron 3 mg
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Chaat Masala
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) canola or olive oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) red or white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 mL) honey or sugar
- 1 large navel orange
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil, divided
- 1/4 lb (125 g) fresh Paneer cheese
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Chaat Masala, divided
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained, rinsed & patted dry (yields 2 cups/500 mL cooked chickpeas)
- 1 large navel orange
- 3 cups (750 mL) fresh spinach
- 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced red onion
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) toasted, unsweetened coconut, if desired
Dressing
Salad
Directions
Dressing: In a bowl whisk together dressing ingredients: Chaat Masala, oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and juice of one orange. Set aside to allow flavours to develop while preparing salad ingredients.
In a heavy frypan, over medium, heat 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil.
Dry moisture from Paneer cheese with a towel. Cut into ½ inch (1.5 cm) cubes. Roll cubes in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the Chaat Masala seasoning.
Add Paneer cubes to hot oil, and gently cook until golden, but not dried. Remove and let dry on paper towel.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil to pan. Roll drained chickpeas in remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the Chaat Masala and cook until lightly browned. Remove and let dry on paper towel.
Peel and thinly slice the orange. In a large salad bowl toss orange slices, spinach, onion, Paneer and chickpeas with the dressing.
Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired and serve immediately.
tips
- Interchange spinach with an arugula mix for a peppery flavour.
- Chaat Masala is widely available, a mild spice blend (simply flavourful), that can be used uncooked or cooked.
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