1cupsprouted chickpeas or lentils or regular chickpeas cooked
1cupbroccoli, broken into small floretslightly steamed if raw broccoli is an issue, then cooled
1mediumapple, chopped into small pieces
2mediumPersian cucumbers, chopped
1smallred onion, chopped
1largeavocado chopped
1mediumred bell pepper, chopped
⅓cupslivered toasted almonds or other or seeds of your choice
1mediummango/peach/nectarinechopped
4cupsromaine lettuce, roughly chopped
Paneer Dressing
100gmsfresh paneer, homemade if possible
2tsphoneymore as needed to balance flavor
¼cup lemon, juiced, about one large more as needed to balance flavor
2cloves garlic minced
½tspground cumin
2tbspplain unsweetend yogurt more as needed
½tspblack pepper
1/2tspchili flakes optional
Instructions
Ina large bowl combine all the ingredients for the salad.
Ina blender combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Blend until smooth and creamy, taster and add salt, lemon juice, hone or pepper to your preferred taste. If the consistency is thick add a tbsp of water. Pour over the salad and serve right away.
Store in the fridge, combine the salad ingredients and add the dressing just before serving as needed. Use within 2-3 days for optimum freshness.