Watermelon , Pineapple and Paneer Salad
by Tarla Dalal
Simple salads of fruits, cottage cheese cubes and herbs are commonly made, but when you want to leave an indelible impression in the minds of your guests, you must serve something unique like this special Watermelon, Pineapple and Paneer Salad. Flavourful paneer balls containing crunchy veggies and coconut are combined with juicy fruits, all of which is arranged on crisp lettuce leaves, topped with a lemony honey dressing and refrigerated till the salad becomes delightfully crisp and refreshing!
Watermelon , Pineapple and Paneer Salad recipe - How to make Watermelon , Pineapple and Paneer Salad
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 servings
1 1/2 cups pineapple cubes
1 1/2 cups watermelon (tarbuj) cubes
8 lettuce leaves
For The Paneer Balls
3/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp fresh cream
2 tsp finely chopped onions
2 tsp finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Dressing
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
For the paneer balls
- For the paneer balls
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place the lettuce leaves in the serving dish and arrange the panner balls and fruits over it.
- Pour the dressing on the top and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve chilled garnished with coconut.
| Energy | 96 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 87.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 16.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 86.3 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 20.6 mg |
| Potassium | 99.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
A unique yet classic combination of cottage cheese balls and fruits. It is something never tried before. The honey dressing gives a nice honey taste to the fruits and paneer balls.
sweet and healthy! good for the kids!