Ingredients

• 2 - firm ripe kiwis, peeled
• 1 cup - pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 15 - 20 - snow peas
• 1 sprig - spring onion with greens, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp - parmesan cheese or other of choice
• 1/4 cup - paneer (cottage cheese) grated coarsely
• 1 - small flake garlic
• 1 tsp - olive oil
• 1 tsp - butter
• 3 - 4 - mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 stalk - coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 - green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tsp - lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp - white vinegar
• 3/4 tsp - sugar
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 1 tbsp - roasted, skinned peanuts

How to Make Kiwi, Snow pea And Pineapple Salad

• Blanch snow peas till softened, drain, keep aside to cool. Melt butter, in a shallow pan, add peanuts.
• Roast for 2 minutes, stirring continuously on low heat.
• Keep aside, till required.
• Rub a large wooden or glass bowl with crushed garlic flake.
• Pour lemon juice, oil and vinegar in a small bowl.
• Add chilli, mint, half coriander, sugar, salt.
• Add 1 tbsp water, whip till well blended.
• Chop kiwi into thick rings, pineapple into cubes.
• Add both to the seasoned salad bowl.
• Add snow peas, spring onion and parmesan cheese.
• Toss well, refrigerate till required.
• Gently mix in paneer, without crumbling it.
• 20 minutes before serving:
• Add peanuts, prepared dressing, parmesan cheese.
• Toss lightly with a fork to blend flavours.
• Serve with hot soft croissants, buns, or even as a meal in itself.