Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight
Looking for a healthy and satisfying lunch that’s quick and easy to prepare? This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is the perfect solution! Creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and crisp vegetables come together in a light and refreshing salad that’s packed with protein and flavor. Imagine a bowl filled with vibrant colors and textures, a delightful combination of creamy, crunchy, and tangy. It’s a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish. This easy recipe is ideal for beginner cooks, requiring minimal ingredients and delivering maximum flavor and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the cucumbers into small, uniform pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water. Prepping the ingredients ahead of time will make the salad come together in minutes when you’re ready to eat.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the cottage cheese, drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion. Using a large bowl makes it easier to toss the salad without spilling any of the ingredients.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of dressing and seasoning to your preference. Taste the salad and add more if needed.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to combine all the ingredients and coat them evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Tossing the salad ensures that all the ingredients are coated with the dressing, preventing some bites from being bland while others are overly seasoned.
Notes
- Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Dice cucumbers and slice red onion thinly for even distribution.
- Adjust olive oil and vinegar to your taste.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or celery for variety.