Summer salad with grilled Paneer

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Salads generally are very light on stomach and refreshing for the soul. Its a ready to eat food made up of small pieces of fruits or vegetables(which can be eaten raw). Its normally served at room temperature or chilled. Salads come in so many varieties and if accompanied with a little protein or healthy fats or even nuts can become a meal in itself. 

INGREDIENTS: 
  1. 1 Cucumber 
  2. 2 Tomatoes 
  3. 1 Capsicum 
  4. 100 gms Paneer(Indian Cottage Cheese) 
  5. 15-20 slices of Green Olives 
  6. Few Jalapenos 
  7. 1 Lemon (Juice) 
  8. Few Roasted Peanuts(Optional) 
  9. Salt to Taste 
  10. Black Pepper to Taste 
  11. 1/4 Cup Fresh Mint & Coriander Leaves 
  12. 1 Teaspoon oil 
PREPARATION TIME: 15 Minutes 

HOW TO PREPARE: 
  • Peel and wash the cucumber and dice it, keep it in a bowl 
  • Dice Tomatoes and Capsicum and Add it to bowl 
  • Heat a non stick pan, apply oil and pan grill the paneer 
  • Once its golden brown, Dice it and add it to bowl too 
  • Add Jalapenos and olives and give salad a good mix 
  • Sprinkle Salt, Pepper, and chopped Mint and Coriander Leaves 
  • Finally add in peanuts and Juice of 1 Lemon 
  • Toss the salad nicely to evenly coat it with lemon juice and salt 
  • Serve at room temperature before main course or as a meal in itself.

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