High Protein Chickpea & Paneer Salad | Creamy Hummus Bowl + Healthy Party Canapés| Easy Lunch Recipe

Looking for a healthy meal that is rich in protein, fibre and flavour? This High Protein Chickpea & Paneer Salad is exactly what you need! In this video, I show you two unique ways to enjoy the same salad: ✔ Creamy Hummus Salad Bowl – perfect for lunch or dinner ✔ Crispy Tortilla Canapés – ideal for parties, high tea and festive gatherings The homemade hummus adds a creamy base while roasted chickpeas, lightly toasted paneer and fresh vegetables create a wholesome, satisfying meal. ⸻ Ingredients Homemade Hummus •⁠ ⁠1 cup boiled chickpeas •⁠ ⁠2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds •⁠ ⁠1–2 green chillies •⁠ ⁠Fresh coriander leaves •⁠ ⁠4–5 garlic cloves •⁠ ⁠2 tbsp lemon juice •⁠ ⁠2 tbsp olive oil •⁠ ⁠3–4 ice cubes Blend everything until smooth and creamy. ⸻ Protein Salad •⁠ ⁠1 cup boiled chickpeas •⁠ ⁠200 g paneer (cubed) •⁠ ⁠1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for finishing) •⁠ ⁠1 bell pepper (chopped) •⁠ ⁠1 cucumber (chopped) •⁠ ⁠½ medium onion (chopped) •⁠ ⁠7–8 cherry tomatoes •⁠ ⁠½ cup pomegranate •⁠ ⁠Iceberg lettuce / lettuce leaves •⁠ ⁠Walnuts •⁠ ⁠Optional: broccoli, zucchini or other vegetables Seasoning Salt to taste Black pepper Red chilli powder 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil ⸻ Method 1.⁠ ⁠Roast boiled chickpeas in a little olive oil for 5–6 minutes. Season with salt and red chilli powder. 2.⁠ ⁠Toast paneer cubes until lightly golden and season with salt and chilli powder. 3.⁠ ⁠Mix vegetables, walnuts, chickpeas and paneer. 4.⁠ ⁠Add olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and salt. 5.⁠ ⁠Spread homemade hummus onto a serving plate and top generously with the salad. 6.⁠ ⁠Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. ⸻ Party Canapés Cut ready-made tortillas into circles. Brush with butter on both sides. Bake in a muffin tray for 3–4 minutes until crisp. Fill each cup with: 🥬 Lettuce 🥣 Hummus 🥗 Chickpea Paneer Salad Serve immediately for the perfect bite-sized appetizer. This recipe is ideal for meal prep, healthy lunches, dinner, potlucks, brunch, kitty parties and festive entertaining. If you enjoyed this recipe, please Like, Share and Subscribe to Exotic & Easy Cooking.