Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the hearty texture of chickpeas. This salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it also bursts with fresh flavors from colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing. Ideal for busy days, it can be enjoyed as a light lunch, side dish, or even as a refreshing snack. Packed with protein and fiber, this delightful salad is customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
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 mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and drained chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, black pepper, and salt; mix gently until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; serve immediately or chill for up to an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg