Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Delight Salad
Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Delight Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings together protein-rich chickpeas and creamy cottage cheese with fresh vegetables for a satisfying experience. Perfect as a light lunch, a side at gatherings, or an easy meal prep option, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. The combination of colorful veggies and zesty dressing ensures that each bite is refreshing and full of flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday meal or a healthy addition to your dinner table, this salad will stand out in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- ¼ medium red onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas; stir gently to mix well.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, parsley, and diced bell pepper; mix carefully.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 10mg