This crispy peanut masala salad is a bold, protein-packed, oil-free snack that delivers crunch, spice, and freshness in every bite. Lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts are briefly soaked in water for just 30 seconds—a crucial step that helps the spices cling perfectly without using any oil. The peanuts are then coated with warming spices like turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt, air-fried for just five minutes, and allowed to cool until irresistibly crispy. Once ready, they’re tossed with freshly diced radish, tomato, cucumber, onion, and creamy avocado to create a vibrant Indian-inspired salad that’s satisfying yet light. This no oil, no refined sugar peanut salad is naturally gluten-free, high in plant protein, and perfect for weight loss, clean eating, and healthy snacking. Crunchy, spicy, refreshing, and incredibly addictive—this is peanut masala done right.
Peanut Masala Salad
Description
This crispy peanut masala salad is a quick, flavor-packed, oil-free recipe made with lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts coated in spices and air-fried until perfectly crunchy. The peanuts are briefly soaked so the spices stick without oil, then tossed with fresh radish, tomato, cucumber, onion, and avocado for a refreshing crunch. Finished in minutes, this no oil, no refined sugar Indian-style salad is high in plant protein, satisfying, and ideal for weight loss and clean eating.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the dry roasted peanuts to a bowl and soak them in water for 1 minute, then drain well. This step is crucial—it helps the spices stick since this is a zero-oil recipe.
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Add coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder, black pepper, and sea salt to the damp peanuts. Mix thoroughly until every peanut is evenly coated.
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Transfer the spiced peanuts to an air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Remove the peanuts from the air fryer and let them cool completely. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
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While the peanuts are cooling, finely chop the tomato, avocado, radish, onion, and cucumber.
Add the cooled crispy peanuts and chopped vegetables to a plate or bowl and mix well.
Serve immediately and enjoy fresh while the peanuts are at their crispiest.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Serving Size 1/2 of the recipe
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 556kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 46g71%
- Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 1800mg75%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
- Dietary Fiber 13g52%
- Sugars 6.5g
- Protein 22g44%
- Added Sugars 0g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
