Description
A refreshing salad combining cottage cheese, chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables for a quick and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned 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 lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all components are coated evenly.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
- Line a serving platter or individual plates with lettuce leaves, if using.
- Spoon the salad mixture onto the lettuce leaves or serve it directly in bowls.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the salad rest for about 30 minutes allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg