Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad Bowl: A Healthy Delight! Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad Bowl is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Combining protein-rich cottage cheese and chickpeas with fresh cucumbers and red onion, tossed in olive oil and red wine vinegar, it offers a refreshing and satisfying flavor profile that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the 2 cups of cottage cheese, drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad mixture, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to brighten the salad.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days without compromising taste or texture.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Salad, Chickpea Salad, Healthy Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Quick Salad
