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Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad:

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Quick, Tasty Refreshment

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt can be used for tanginess.
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Canned or homemade.
  • 1 medium Cucumber English cucumber preferred for milder taste.
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Soak in water for 10 minutes to soften flavor.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for fruity flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Balsamic or apple cider works well.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice the red onion, soaking in cold water for 10 minutes if desired.
  3. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion.
  5. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
  6. Whisk together olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor, and consider preparing the vinaigrette ahead of time.

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