Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Discover the delightful Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight, perfect for a quick, nutritious meal. This vibrant salad combines creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas and crisp vegetables, creating a satisfying dish that bursts with flavor and texture. Ideal for busy weekdays or as a colorful side at gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- 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 red apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the cucumbers, slicing the red onion, and rinsing the chickpeas.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle the olive oil and red apple vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg