Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Looking for a nutritious lunch that’s both quick and satisfying? This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is your answer! Featuring creamy cottage cheese paired with hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onion, this salad bursts with flavor while being packed with protein. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for busy afternoons or casual gatherings. Serve it as a light meal or a refreshing side dish at your next BBQ. With its vibrant colors and customizable ingredients, this salad will impress anyone you share it with!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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 apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by dicing the cucumbers and thinly slicing the red onion. Rinse the chickpeas well.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and apple cider vinegar over the mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well-coated. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg