Description
Indulge in a refreshing Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad that’s both protein-packed and incredibly easy to prepare. This vibrant dish combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and crisp vegetables, making it the ideal choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or nutritious snack. With its bright flavors and simple ingredients, this salad is perfect for meal prep, ensuring you have a healthy option ready at any time. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
- Toss in fresh parsley for an herbal boost.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Gently mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg