Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste and give it another gentle mix.
- Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider using full-fat cottage cheese. Fresh herbs like parsley are key for brightening the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg