Description
Discover the delightful Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad, a refreshing dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and crisp vegetables. This protein-packed salad is perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner, or nutritious snack. It’s incredibly easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days or meal prep. Enjoy vibrant flavors and a satisfying crunch as you customize this salad with your favorite veggies or herbs. Whether you’re looking to enhance your meal rotation or need a healthy option on hot summer days, this no-cook salad is sure to impress!
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 mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas; stir gently.
- Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Toss in chopped parsley for added freshness.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix everything together gently to combine without mashing the chickpeas.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg