Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad bowl featuring cottage cheese and chickpeas, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some diced avocado or a handful of nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Substitute the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg