This Paneer Taco Salad is the very best combination of freshness from the garden produce and sizzling grilled smoky Paneer.
The Salad features Marinated Grilled Paneer, fresh corn, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Lettuce and Tortilla chips.
A simple dressing of Salsa and Yogurt brings it all together.
This salad will make a hearty vegetarian side dish or a full meal for your Vegetarian friends. If you are mainly serving Meat or Chicken Tacos for a party and wondering what to serve for Vegetarian friends, look no further. You have your answer right here.
Grilled Paneer here adds everyone’s favorite smoky flavor to the Salad.
Ingredients for Paneer Taco Salad:
Paneer – Typically found in grocery stores and also in some Costco stores
Red Onion – In a pinch even yellow or white onion will do
Red Pepper, Green Onion, Lettuce, Tomato
Avocado or Guacamole – I cut up a whole avocado but you can use homemade Guacamole or even store bought one. Just do what is easy for you. See Tips section below on how to make homemade Guacamole. When you go to the Store gently press the avocado a little, it should be soft to touch but not too soft. That shows that it is ripe to eat.
Tortilla chips – Any brand will do
Taco seasoning
Pam Oil spray and Canola oil
Store bought Salsa and Yogurt – to make the super easy dressing
Step by step Instructions:
Prep the Ingredients:
Shred the lettuce, cut onion in small pieces. Take the corn off the cob. Roast the Corn beforehand if you like smoky flavor to the corn.
Chop Red Pepper, Green Onion and Tomatoes.
Grill the Paneer:
Mix the taco seasoning with Canola Oil or the oil of your choice.
Cut Paneer in the cubes as shown.
Pour the marinade over the Paneer cubes and mix well making sure each Paneer cube is properly coated with marinade.
Heat a grill pan (I used a cast iron grill pan) on medium stove.
Place the Paneer cubes on the hot grill pan and grill about 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other side.
You may need to make 2 or 3 batches depending on the size of the pan.
Make the Yogurt Dressing:
In a blender mix Salsa and Yogurt and blend well.
You can add a tiny bit of water if you think the mixture is too thick and not spreadable.
Keep aside.
Assemble the Paneer Taco salad:
In a Salad bowl, mix lettuce, Onion, Corn, Tomato and mix.
Add grilled Paneer, crushed Tortilla chips, Salt and Pepper.
Sprinkle chopped Green onion and add Avocado if using.
Add the dressing and mix the Salad with delicate hands.
Serve and enjoy!!
Tips, Tricks and Questions on the Grilled Paneer Taco Salad:
You can definitely make Homemade Paneer. I find this recipe the easiest to make.
If you are short on time by all means just get the Paneer from Indian store or Costco.
The easiest way to do it is I simply hold the corn upright and slice the knife through the kernels.
Buy Fresh corn and use immediately. When Corn is fresh it is at its sweetest flavor. You could also use frozen corn. Just bring it to room temperature before adding to the Salad. I really like roasted corn from Trader Joes.
Cut the Avocado in half. There is a large seed in the middle of the Avocado. Remove the seed. Take out the pulp and mash. Add some chopped Onion, Salt, lemon juice and finely chopped green chilies. Mix properly and enjoy immediately. Avocado turns brown if exposed to the air for a while.
You can cut the veggies except the Lettuce and Avocado and store in separate airtight containers for a few hours.
Grill the Paneer few hours in advance and store in a container
Make the dressing separately and store separately.
When its time to serve, Cut the avocado and Lettuce. Mix everything together, drizzle the dressing and serve.
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Paneer Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 14 oz Paneer 1 block
- ¼ Cup Red Onion chopped measure
- ½ Cup Red Pepper chopped measure
- ¼ Cup Green Onion chopped measure
- 1 Avocado
- 2 Lettuce chopped measure
- 1 Cup Tomato chopped measure
- 1 Cup Corn
- 1 Cup Tortilla chips or more as per liking
- 2 Tbsp. Taco seasoning
- Pam Oil spray
- 2 Tbsp. Canola oil
- ½ Cup Store bought Salsa. Use more as needed
- ½ Cup Yogurt
Instructions
- Shred the lettuce, cut onion in small pieces.
- Take the corn off the cob. Roast the Corn beforehand if you like smoky flavor to the corn. More information in Tips and Tricks section above.
- Chop Red Pepper, Green Onion and Tomatoes.
- Mix the taco seasoning with Canola Oil or the oil of your choice.
- Cut Paneer in the cubes as shown.
- Pour the marinade over the Paneer cubes and mix well making sure each Paneer cube is properly coated with marinade.
- Heat a grill pan (I used a cast iron grill pan) on medium stove. Spray generously with Pam spray or brush the pan with oil.
- Place the Paneer cubes on the hot grill pan and grill about 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other side.
- You may need to make 2 or 3 batches depending on the size of the pan.
- To make the dressing, In a blender mix Salsa and Yogurt and blend well.
- You can add a tiny bit of water if you think the mixture is too thick and not spreadable. Keep aside.
- Cut the avocado or make the Guacamole. See Tips for more information.
- To assemble the Salad, In a Salad bowl, mix lettuce, Onion, Corn, Tomato.
- Add grilled Paneer, crushed Tortilla chips, Salt and Pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped Green onion and add Avocado if using.
- Add the dressing and mix the Salad with delicate hands.
Ann
This taco salad is so pretty with it's fresh colors! I love how you made a dressing with salsa and yogurt. I haven't tried that before!
Annie
Wow, this salad looks perfect for summer! I've never grilled paneer before but I'll definitely be trying it now!
Marta
I always make paneer the same way, so when I saw this taco salad version I knew I had to make it for our Meatless Monday dinner. The entire family raved about how tasty it was. It will definitely be a repeat recipe for us.
Raksha Kamat
This paneer taco salad looks amazing. I will surely try this recipe. Something different to make from the regular paneer curries and stir fries.
Bernice
What a great idea to replace the meat with paneer. I never even thought about paneer tacos until now. This is a must try for our next Taco Tuesday feast.
Veronika
Made this recipe last night for dinner and it came out amazing! Easy to prep and has lots of flavor 😉
Tammy
Craving this for lunch now! So colorful and flavorful too...a beautiful salad for spring!
Ksenia
This salad is perfect! I love the smoky paneer and the combination with the fresh vegetables. I cannot imagine anyone being unsatisfied with it!
Heidy
This salad recipe was so delicious tasting! I sincerely am glad I found it on Pinterest. We made it for our friends on Saturday, and they even said it was incredible tasting. I love when guests are happy! Have a great day.