Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances creamy and crunchy textures. This refreshing salad combines protein-rich cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, picnic, or as a colorful side dish for any meal. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this salad not only satisfies your hunger but also fuels your body with essential nutrients. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to make it truly your own. Enjoy the delightful flavors and wholesome goodness in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or directly in bowls; garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- For enhanced flavor, chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg