Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
If you’re in search of a nutritious and satisfying meal that can be prepared in minutes, this Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is your answer. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, it combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions for a delightful dish that’s both visually appealing and delicious. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for busy weekdays or as a refreshing side at family gatherings. With its protein-packed ingredients, it keeps you full while providing essential nutrients. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or paired with dinner, this salad will surely impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- 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 cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by dicing them into small pieces and slice the red onion thinly. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and apple cider vinegar over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 381mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 10mg