Low Cal Indian Yogurt and Spinach Salad

Refreshingly light and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Low-Cal Indian Yogurt and Spinach Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to your meal. Featuring nutrient-rich spinach, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a creamy low-fat yogurt dressing infused with roasted cumin and a hint of chaat masala, this dish brings authentic Indian spices to life in a healthy way. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with protein, this no-cook salad is ideal as a side dish, snack, or even a light lunch. Topped with a squeeze of zesty lemon juice and optional cilantro for an extra layer of freshness, this low-calorie spinach and yogurt salad will brighten up any table while keeping your calories in check. Perfect for health-conscious foodies!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• 1 medium-sized Tomato
• 1 small Green chili (optional, finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black salt or regular salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Roughly chop the leaves if desired, and set them aside.

Step 2

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Similarly, dice the tomato into small pieces. If using green chili, finely chop it.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, add the plain low-fat yogurt. Whisk it until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the roasted cumin powder, black salt (or regular salt), and chaat masala (if using) to the yogurt. Mix well to combine the spices uniformly.

Step 5

Gently fold in the prepared spinach, cucumber, tomato, and green chili (if using) into the spiced yogurt. Ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the yogurt mixture.

Step 6

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and mix again to enhance the flavors.

Step 7

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves, if desired, for added freshness.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or a refreshing snack. Enjoy your healthy, low-calorie Indian Yogurt and Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(667.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	267.0

Total Fat 5.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 14mg	0%
Sodium 2559.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 17.9g	0%

Vitamin D 127.0IU	0%
Calcium 584.3mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1586.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.1%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 58.7%