Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Looking for a quick, healthy, and protein-packed lunch option? This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is your perfect solution! With creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, this salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It’s not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors but also incredibly satisfying. Whip it up in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days, picnics, or meal prep. Enjoy it as a main dish or side, and feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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 slice the red onion thinly. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and apple vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg