Description
A quick and nutritious cottage cheese and chickpea salad, perfect for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas, stirring until well mixed.
- Add in the diced cucumber and chopped fresh herbs for a colorful touch.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding olive oil if desired for extra richness.
- Serve immediately, or let it chill in the fridge for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
Opt for high-quality cottage cheese for the best texture. Rinse chickpeas to reduce sodium content. Fresh herbs enhance the dish significantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg