Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas with crisp vegetables and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your veggies: Start by dicing the cucumbers into small pieces and slicing the red onion.
- Rinse your chickpeas: Drain and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
- Combine in a large bowl: Gently mix the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and onion.
- Drizzle and season: Add olive oil and red wine vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently, serve fresh: Ensure each ingredient is coated with the dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
For added crunch, consider roasting the chickpeas or adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg