Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that harmoniously blends creamy cottage cheese with nutty chickpeas and crisp vegetables. This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics, light lunches, or as a colorful side dish. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, it promises to elevate any meal while keeping you satisfied and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, chopped veggies, and parsley.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture, drizzle olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until the ingredients are well coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for an even fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg