Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-packed chickpeas and fresh vegetables. This salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it also serves as a versatile option for lunch, dinner, or a healthy snack. The zesty lemon dressing and spices enhance its flavors, making it a delightful addition to potlucks or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite veggies or enjoy it as a filling for wraps. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this salad is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a wholesome meal.
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 the cottage cheese and rinsed chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, tomato, and finely chopped red onion to the mixture.
- Incorporate chopped cilantro into the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients and squeeze fresh lemon juice in.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, black pepper, and salt; stir gently until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg