Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Experience the delightful taste of Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight! This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it is also a nutritious powerhouse. Loaded with protein from cottage cheese and chickpeas, this dish keeps you satisfied while offering a colorful mix of fresh vegetables. Perfect for lunch or as a side dish, this salad is versatile and customizable. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite main course, it brings a refreshing twist to your meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
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 vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the cucumbers and thinly slicing the red onion. Rinse the chickpeas.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and apple vinegar over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 10mg