Description
This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and refreshing. Loaded with protein-rich chickpeas, cool cucumbers, colorful peppers, and fresh herbs, it’s a light but satisfying dish that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 bell pepper (any color), diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat them dry using a clean towel or paper towel.
2. Chop the cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until well combined.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Great as a quick lunch, post-workout snack, or high-protein side dish.
You can swap parsley for dill or cilantro depending on your flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, High Protein, Healthy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, chickpea salad, high protein lunch, healthy salad, quick lunch