Description
A refreshing salad bursting with flavor, combining creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Scoop the cottage cheese into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, allowing their nuttiness to complement the cottage cheese.
- Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion, stirring gently.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Prepare the salad a few hours in advance without the dressing for the best flavor. Customize with additional vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg