Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
Looking for a quick and nutritious lunch option? The Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is your go-to dish! This refreshing salad combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and crisp vegetables, offering a delightful crunch in every bite. Packed with protein and vibrant flavors, it’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that keeps you energized throughout the day. Whether served as a standalone meal or alongside whole grain bread, this salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice cucumbers, thinly slice red onion, and rinse chickpeas under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and apple vinegar over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until evenly coated; serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 10mg