Description
A refreshing and nutritious Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad combining creamy cottage cheese, protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-cumin dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and ideal for a healthy, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley, mixing gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and ground cumin until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the cottage cheese.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired for optimal flavor balance.
- Prepare Serving Base: If using, line a serving platter or individual plates with lettuce leaves to add a crunchy and fresh base for the salad.
- Serve Salad: Spoon the salad mixture onto the lettuce leaves or serve directly in bowls as preferred.
- Garnish: Add extra chopped parsley on top for a fresh color accent and flavor boost.
- Chill or Serve: Serve immediately or chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
- To make it vegan, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor melding but is optional if you prefer a fresher texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best vibrant flavor in the dressing.
- Add a sprinkle of toasted nuts or seeds for added crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Cottage cheese salad, chickpeas salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, no cook salad, vegetarian salad
