Name: 15-Minute Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cucumber, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt, as needed; Pepper, as needed

Description

This 15-Minute Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad is a quick, protein-packed, and refreshing meal. Loaded with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and cottage cheese, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, as needed
Pepper, as needed

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix everything gently until well combined.
Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for a cold salad.

Notes

Feel free to add other fresh herbs like dill or cilantro for extra flavor.
This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Add a boiled egg or grilled chicken for an extra protein boost.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American