Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad
A quick and healthy salad packed with protein, featuring creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use your favorite variety.
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Canned for convenience.
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped Adjust based on your onion preference.
- to taste salt and pepper Season according to preference.
- to taste olive oil For drizzling.
- to taste lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, add the cottage cheese, chickpeas, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle a splash of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like avocado or nuts. The salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.