Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that brings together the creaminess of cottage cheese and the heartiness of chickpeas. This protein-packed salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a vibrant side at gatherings. With its crisp vegetables and zesty dressing, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will please any palate. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to suit your taste! Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for meal prep or picnics.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add cottage cheese.
- Stir in drained chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber and tomato to the bowl.
- Mix in finely chopped red onion and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
- Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir gently until combined.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg