Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, perfect for quick lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by dicing your cucumbers and halving the cherry tomatoes. Chop the red onion until it’s small enough to blend well with the other ingredients.
- Mix It Up: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas. Gently fold in the diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion until evenly mixed.
- Add Flavor: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, adding fresh herbs if you’re using them.
- Chill (optional): For an even tastier experience, let your salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Chickpea alternatives: White beans can be substituted. Experiment with dressings for added flavor. Best consumed within two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, chickpeas, healthy salad, quick meal, vegetarian salad