Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is a delightful, protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and fresh vegetables. This vibrant salad is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy snack. With its refreshing flavors and no-cook preparation, it’s ideal for hot summer days or busy schedules. Enjoy it as a meal prep option or serve it at gatherings for everyone to enjoy. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs for a personal touch!
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 large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion; mix gently.
- Toss in fresh parsley for added flavor.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well, being careful not to mash the chickpeas.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg