Description
Enjoy our Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight that’s easy to prepare! Try it today for a healthy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 vegetables by dicing the cucumbers and thinly slicing the red onion. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red apple vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Toss well before serving to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch. Fresh herbs such as parsley or dill can elevate the flavor profile. For an added kick, consider incorporating spices like cumin or paprika.