Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad Recipe
This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish combining creamy cottage cheese, tender chickpeas, and crisp cucumbers with a tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side salad, it’s easy to prepare, nutritious, and customizable with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 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 to ensure every bite is consistent. Thinly slice the red onion to bring a mild sharpness to the salad while keeping the texture balanced. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess sodium and improve flavor. Preparing these ingredients ahead makes the assembly quick and easy.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently mix together the cottage cheese, drained chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and sliced red onion. Using a large bowl helps to toss everything evenly without spilling.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the combined ingredients. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference. Stir gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed. Taste and adjust the seasoning or dressing amounts as needed.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the salad gently yet thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and vibrant flavors at their peak. This prevents sogginess and keeps the salad crisp.
Notes
- Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve taste.
- Dice cucumbers and slice red onion thinly for even texture and flavor distribution.
- Adjust olive oil and red wine vinegar quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- For added variety, consider incorporating other crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or celery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, chickpea salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad recipe, Mediterranean salad, protein salad
