Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with nutritious chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a healthy side dish, or even meal prep. In just 10 minutes, you can create a refreshing and satisfying meal that delights the palate. The goodness of fresh ingredients comes together to offer a burst of flavor in every bite, making it an ideal choice for picnics or potlucks. Enjoy this delightful blend as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to grilled meats or wraps.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and drained chickpeas.
- Add the diced cucumber, tomato, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- For the dressing, pour olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Sprinkle with ground cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 10mg