Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days. It’s not only packed with protein but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it as a stand-alone meal, a side dish, or as part of a larger feast. Each bite bursts with flavor and freshness, ensuring a satisfying experience that’s both healthy and delicious.
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 the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.
- For the dressing, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg