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Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Quick and Zesty Delight

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed delight, perfect for lunch or snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese opt for low-fat
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Cucumber chopped
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion finely diced
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Wash and chop the cucumber. Peel and dice the red onion. Measure the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas, folding them gently.
  3. Add chopped cucumbers and diced red onion, folding them into the mix.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over the salad; mix thoroughly.
  5. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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