Description
Cottage Cheese Macro Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines fresh ingredients for a high-protein meal. Perfect for quick lunches, snacks, or a filling breakfast, this salad features creamy cottage cheese and protein-rich chickpeas, making it a satisfying option for anyone seeking a healthy lifestyle. Bursting with the flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty dressing, this no-cook recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the cucumber and parsley into small pieces. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, parsley, chickpeas, halved tomatoes, and cottage cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and apple vinegar over the top.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 10mg