Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-packed chickpeas, creating a vibrant mix of flavors and textures. Perfect for any meal, this salad is easy to prepare and loaded with fresh vegetables, making it an ideal choice for lunches, dinners, or side dishes at gatherings. With its bright colors and zesty dressing, this recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also delights your taste buds. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with whole grain bread for added fiber.
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 mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle in cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg