Description
A refreshing salad bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, packed with protein and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch or nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup fresh veggies (e.g., bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Greens (e.g., spinach, arugula)
- Seeds or nuts (optional)
- Roasted veggies (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas.
- Add the chopped fresh veggies and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it all together to ensure everything is well-coated.
- Serve the salad over a bed of your favorite greens and garnish with optional seeds, nuts, or roasted veggies for added crunch.
Notes
For best flavor, consume leftovers within 1-2 days and add crunchy toppings right before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg