Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Looking for a nutritious and satisfying meal that comes together in a flash? This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is the perfect answer! With its creamy cottage cheese base, hearty chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onion, this salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy a protein-packed dish that not only satisfies your hunger but also brightens up your lunch routine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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 cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the cucumbers and slicing the red onion. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg