Grilled Paneer and Chickpea Salad

Grilled Paneer and Chickpea Salad

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This Grilled Paneer and Chickpea Salad is a tantalizing mix of flavors and textures. Marinated paneer is grilled to perfection, then combined with mixed greens, cucumber, and chickpeas. Topped with a...

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Paper towel
  • Plate
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt or kefir (full-fat or 5%)
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or neutral oil with a high smoke point, plus extra for grilling
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 1/2 (4.5g) teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or same weight
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 8-ounce (226g) block of firm paneer, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) neutral oil, like grapeseed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked ground sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, such as Aleppo (see note)
  • 11 ounces (310g) mixed greens
  • 1 large English cucumber (480g), trimmed, peeled, and sliced
  • One 15-ounce (425g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper

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