Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
Looking for a quick and nutritious lunch option? Our Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is the ultimate solution! This delightful dish combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and fresh, crisp vegetables, creating a colorful salad bursting with flavor. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this protein-packed delight that’s perfect for busy days. Enjoy it as a standalone meal, a refreshing side, or even as part of your picnic spread. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this salad will quickly become a go-to recipe for healthy eating!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by dicing the cucumbers and slicing the red onion thinly. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well mixed. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg