Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
Experience the deliciousness of Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad, a refreshing and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal occasion. This vibrant salad combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and a medley of fresh vegetables, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy snack. With no cooking required, this easy recipe comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for meal prep or those busy days. Customize it with your favorite veggies and enjoy the nutritious flavors that are sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 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 until well blended.
- Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion; mix gently.
- Toss in fresh parsley and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix all ingredients until combined without mashing the chickpeas.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg