Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
A fresh and protein-packed salad combining creamy cottage cheese with hearty chickpeas, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley; gently mix to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve as a light meal or side dish.
Notes
For extra crunch and flavor, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds on top just before serving.
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