Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish that brings together creamy cottage cheese and nutrient-rich chickpeas for a satisfying meal. This delightful salad is bursting with fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomato, all drizzled in a zesty dressing that enhances the flavors beautifully. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a healthy side at gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time for added convenience. Enjoy this versatile salad on its own, in a wrap, or alongside grilled meats for a well-rounded 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber and tomato to the mixture.
- Stir in chopped red onion and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg