Description
This Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a nutritious and flavorful option that combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and fresh veggies. Tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or as a vibrant side dish at gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a delightful way to enjoy a healthy meal without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well-coated.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg