Description
Looking for a nutritious and satisfying lunch option? This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is your answer! Bursting with flavors and textures, this salad combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite grilled chicken for a heartier meal. Not only is this salad delicious, but it’s also customizable—add in your favorite veggies or herbs to make it uniquely yours!
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 apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the cucumbers into small pieces and slice the red onion thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until everything is well mixed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 10mg