Indian High-Protein Salad | Veg Clean Eating Bowl | No-Cook 10-Minute Meal - Quick Weight Loss Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while providing a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is often more affordable.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: bulgur wheat

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Bulgur wheat is high in fiber and protein, and brown rice is a cost-effective alternative.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame is a great source of protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

In a bowl, take ½ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp mixed herbs, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp garlic paste, and ½ tsp salt. Mix well until everything is combined to make the salad dressing.

In a pan, heat 2 tsp olive oil and add 1 cup tofu. Roast on low flame until the tofu turns crisp. Add ¼ tsp pepper and ¼ tsp salt, mixing well to coat the spices.

In a bowl, take 2 cups chana (soaked and boiled chickpeas). Add ½ onion, ½ cucumber, 5 cherry tomatoes, ½ capsicum, and 2 chopped chillies. Add 1 tbsp of the prepared salad dressing and mix well.

Add a handful of salad leaves, a handful of lettuce, and a handful of moong bean sprouts. Mix everything well and top with crispy tofu before serving.

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