Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-packed chickpeas. This quick and easy salad is perfect for meal prep, serving as a satisfying light lunch or a delightful side at dinner. Bursting with fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and red onion, it’s tossed in a zesty dressing that elevates every bite. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats, this salad offers versatility to fit any occasion.
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 large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Season with ground cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg