Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that bursts with flavor and nutrition. This delightful salad combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It’s perfect for any meal of the day—be it lunch, dinner, or a nutritious snack. With just ten minutes of preparation, this versatile recipe is an excellent choice for meal prep or as a quick side dish for gatherings. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it not only satisfying but also tailored to your taste. Enjoy this refreshing salad at home or take it along for a picnic!
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 black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, place the cottage cheese.
- Add the drained chickpeas and mix gently.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato; add them to the bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and cilantro; stir them in.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and squeeze in lemon juice.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg