Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein from cottage cheese and chickpeas, perfect for a healthy meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or avocado.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Chickpeas, Salad, Protein, Healthy