Description
This hearty yet light Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side dish. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it’s a nutritious option that’s easy to prepare and delightful to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and sliced red onion. - Make the Dressing:
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Toss and Serve:
Toss the salad well until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best freshness.
Notes
Optional Add-ins: Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor. For some added crunch, sprinkle with sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg