Eating healthy can be hard for people who love foods like burgers. Fitness influencer Vanshika Khurana shared a tasty solution: a spicy burger salad. The recipe satisfies burger cravings while keeping
calories low and protein high.
In her video, Vanshika explained the inspiration behind the dish. “If you’re craving a burger, then make this burger salad which tastes like a cheat meal,” she said. She added that during her college days, she would eat burgers frequently, which led to weight gain and health issues like PCOS. “For fat loss, I needed a low-calorie version that still satisfied my burger cravings, and that’s how this was born,” she shared.
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How the Healthy Burger Salad is Made
The recipe replaces the traditional burger bun and mayo with healthier alternatives. Paneer, marinated in spices and coated with whole-wheat breadcrumbs, is grilled until crispy to give that classic burger texture. A quick yogurt-based sauce made with skyr, chili flakes, garlic powder, and ketchup replaces mayonnaise while keeping the protein high.
Key Ingredients:
• 80g low-fat paneer, 80g skyr
• ½ head lettuce, 1 small tomato, ½ cucumber, 1 small capsicum
• Spices: red chili powder, mixed herbs, garam masala, black pepper
• 1 tsp oil, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp chili flakes, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp ketchup, juice of half a lemon, salt to taste
Method:
1. Mix oil, spices, ginger-garlic paste, and salt to make a marinade.
2. Coat paneer with the marinade and breadcrumbs, then grill until golden and crispy.
3. Prepare a sauce with skyr, spices, and ketchup.
4. Assemble chopped vegetables and grilled paneer in a bowl, pour sauce, toss, and enjoy.
High-Protein, Low-Calorie Cheat Meal
According to Vanshika, this burger salad has about 30g of protein and only 430 calories, making it perfect for a healthy but filling meal. It gives the taste of a burger without the extra calories.
Fitness fans and food lovers have praised the recipe as a tasty alternative to fast food, showing that healthy eating can be fun and flavourful.
