Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad
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A refreshing and healthy salad packed with protein from cottage cheese and chickpeas, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Author: Emma Rossi
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all the components are coated evenly.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
- If using, line a serving platter or individual plates with lettuce leaves.
- Spoon the salad mixture onto the lettuce leaves or serve it directly in bowls.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
- Vegan option: Use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg