Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the earthy flavor of chickpeas. This refreshing salad is perfect for a quick lunch or as a side at gatherings, offering a delightful balance of textures and tastes. With crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only nutritious but also customizable to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
- Stir in fresh cilantro.
- For the dressing, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, black pepper, and salt; mix gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg