Description

This Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish made with creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onions. Tossed in a light vinaigrette, it’s a quick and healthy meal perfect for lunch or as a side dish. Ready in minutes, this salad is both delicious and nourishing.

Ingredients

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2 cups cottage cheese
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
2 cucumbers (diced)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and sliced red onion.
Make the Dressing: Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture.
Season and Toss: Add salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything together until well combined.
Serve: Enjoy immediately as a light main course or side dish.

Notes

Add-Ons: Enhance the salad with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or cilantro for extra flavor.
Optional Veggies: Add cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, or diced bell peppers for more variety.
Make Ahead: Prepare the salad up to 1 day in advance, but add the cottage cheese just before serving to keep it fresh.