Description
This Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances creamy, zesty, and savory flavors. With its combination of protein-packed chickpeas and calcium-rich cottage cheese, this salad is an excellent choice for a quick lunch or a delightful side at dinner parties. Tossed with fresh vegetables and dressed in a light olive oil and lemon dressing, this salad not only satisfies your hunger but also excites your palate. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with other dishes, it promises to be a hit at any meal!
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the diced cucumber and tomato.
- Stir in the chopped red onion and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; sprinkle cumin over the top.
- Season with salt and black pepper; mix gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg