Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad made with cottage cheese and chickpeas, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include feta cheese or olives.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg