Description
Enjoy a refreshing Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad, packed with protein and vibrant flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a colorful side dish at dinner, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients needed for your salad, ensuring chickpeas are rinsed and vegetables are fresh.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables, tossing gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
Notes
- Your salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- For variations, consider adding diced avocado, olives, or feta cheese.
- This salad is great for meal prep and tastes best when chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg