Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-cumin dressing. With its refreshing flavors and satisfying texture, it makes an ideal option for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—whip it up in just 10 minutes! Customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs for a personal touch. Enjoy this salad chilled for a delightful meal that nourishes both body and soul.
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 mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and drained chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber and tomato to the mixture.
- Incorporate finely chopped red onion and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; sprinkle with cumin, pepper, and salt.
- Gently mix until everything is well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg