Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish that beautifully combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and crunchy fresh vegetables. This vibrant salad is perfect for a light lunch, a quick dinner, or as a healthy side for gatherings. The zesty dressing adds a burst of flavor, making every bite delightfully satisfying. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile salad can easily cater to your taste preferences by incorporating your favorite veggies and herbs. Ideal for meal prep, it’s a nutritious option that you can enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber and tomato to the bowl.
- Finely chop red onion and cilantro; stir into the mixture.
- Pour olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
- Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments; serve immediately or chill for up to an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg