Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight. This vibrant salad combines creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas with crisp cucumbers and zesty red onions, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish at your next gathering. Ready in just 10 minutes, this nutrient-dense salad is not only high in protein but also customizable to suit your palate. Toss in additional veggies or herbs to create a personalized twist, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfectly balanced, nutritious, and satisfying, this salad will quickly become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- Dice the cucumbers and thinly slice the red onion. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and apple vinegar over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg