Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
A delicious and nutritious salad packed with protein from cottage cheese and chickpeas, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can serve this salad as a main dish or a side. It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or any other protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within a couple of days for optimal freshness. The longer it sits, the more the vegetables may soften.