Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Looking for a healthy and satisfying lunch that’s quick and easy to prepare? Try this Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight! This vibrant dish combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and fresh vegetables, creating a colorful salad that’s not only rich in protein but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy days, this salad can be tossed together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or a nutritious side dish. Customize it with your favorite veggies for a refreshing meal suitable for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- 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 red apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the cucumbers and thinly slice the red onion. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red apple vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Adjust to your taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 10mg