Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is a refreshing fusion of creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or a nutritious side dish. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and fiber, ensuring you stay satisfied throughout the day. With its zesty lemon dressing and fresh veggies, each bite bursts with flavor, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a wholesome meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, diced tomato, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
- Mix in chopped cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg