Quick High-Protein Chole Salad Recipe For Summer Lunch

By Yashika Goel
09 Apr 2025, 15:30 IST

Are you looking for a high-protein and light lunch for summer? Try this healthy boiled chole salad. It is rich in fibre, which helps keep you full for longer and aids in weight management. Trap to read the recipe!

Ingredients

One cup of boiled chole (chickpeas), one chopped cucumber, one chopped tomato, one chopped small onion, 4-5 green chillies, two tablespoons of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of chaat masala, fresh coriander leaves, half a cup of paneer, salt and pepper to taste.

Soak and boil chickpeas

Soak chickpeas overnight in water and drain the water in the morning. Cook the soaked chickpeas with a pinch of salt and water until soft.

Prepare vegetables

Peel and finely chop cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and fresh coriander leaves. Add it to a large salad bowl.

Assemble the salad

Now, add the boiled chickpeas to the bowl. Sprinkle salt, chaat masala, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Mix and serve

Add fresh coriander leaves and grated paneer or paneer cubes. Toss it well to combine and serve.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Chickpeas or chole are packed with fibre and antioxidants that help keep you full for longer. However, it is always advisable to consult a dietician for personalised suggestions.