Indian Spinach Salad
Refreshingly vibrant and bursting with bold Indian flavors, this Indian Spinach Salad is a quick and wholesome delight perfect for any meal. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomato, and aromatic red onion, this salad gets a zesty upgrade with a tangy lemon juice dressing infused with ground cumin and the quintessential Indian spice mix, chaat masala. The roasted peanuts add the perfect crunch, while fresh cilantro and optional green chili lend an herbal and spicy kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and served fresh, this gluten-free, vegetarian salad is perfect as a light, flavorful side dish or a healthy standalone meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water. Drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Tear or roughly chop the leaves if they are too large. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add it to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the bowl.
Dice the tomato into small pieces and add to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the salad bowl.
If using green chili, finely chop it and add to the salad bowl for an extra kick of spice.
Add the roasted peanuts to the salad for a crunchy texture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chaat masala, and salt to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine and coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light, flavorful main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2034 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1815 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
