Description
Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad Bowl is a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, creating a refreshing and nutritious dish. Packed with vibrant vegetables and fresh herbs, this salad is drizzled with a zesty dressing that elevates its flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this no-cook dish offers a healthy option that satisfies your hunger while being easy to prepare. Enjoy it as a quick lunch or a post-workout meal that caters to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Chop cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas; gently fold until mixed.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl; stir to combine.
- Incorporate the chopped herbs, tossing lightly to distribute evenly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad; season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
- Serve immediately in bowls or on a platter; garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mixed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg