Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: Easy, Protein-Packed Delight
Cottage cheese and chickpeas combine to create a nutritious and delicious salad that is perfect for any meal. This salad is packed with protein and flavor, making it a wonderful addition to your diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Chickpea Salad, Protein-Packed, Healthy Recipe