Description
A delightful salad combining cottage cheese and chickpeas, packed with nutrition and flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas, mixing gently to incorporate.
- Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in the chopped parsley or cilantro for freshness.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
Great on its own or as a filling in wraps. Can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean