Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy cottage cheese and protein-packed chickpeas, creating a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad combines vibrant vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and red onion with a zesty dressing to elevate the flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy choice for a light lunch or as a side at gatherings. The best part? You can customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to suit your taste! Enjoy this nutritious salad as a standalone meal or pair it with whole grain bread for added satisfaction.
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 cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber and tomato to the mixture.
- Stir in chopped red onion and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; sprinkle with cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; serve immediately or chill for up to an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg