Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a delightful, nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-packed chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for any occasion—whether as a light lunch on a warm day, a quick snack, or a vibrant side dish at dinner. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite refreshing and satisfying. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish! Packed with essential nutrients, this salad is not only delicious but also a fantastic vegetarian option that will leave you feeling energized.
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 the cottage cheese and rinsed chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and fresh cilantro to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and squeeze in lemon juice.
- Sprinkle ground cumin along with salt and pepper; mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg