Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight is the ultimate solution for a nutritious and satisfying lunch. This vibrant salad combines creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas with crisp vegetables, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil and red apple vinegar, this dish is not only quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, but also versatile enough to serve as a main meal or side dish at gatherings. Packed with protein and essential nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to eat healthily without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the cucumbers, slice the red onion, and rinse the chickpeas.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red apple vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 10mg