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. This quick-to-make salad is perfect for a healthy lunch, a satisfying side at gatherings, or as a delicious topping for wraps. Packed with protein and fiber, it not only delights your taste buds but also keeps you feeling full and energized. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, this salad is incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your dietary preferences. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite grains or greens for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained & 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 & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg