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Easy Chickpea & Cottage Cheese Salad – 10-Minute Healthy Meal

Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad

Looking for a quick, protein-packed lunch that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad is creamy, crunchy, and loaded with fresh ingredients that come together in minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, your choice)
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: A handful of chopped parsley or cilantro
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or cumin
  • Optional: Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional: A dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Chop any optional herbs or cherry tomatoes if using.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas. Stir gently to coat the chickpeas.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl and mix until evenly combined.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices or herbs.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Optional: Chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Customize this salad with whatever veggies or spices you have on hand. It stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: cottage cheese, chickpeas, salad, protein-packed, healthy lunch