Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
Instructions
- Assemble the Bowl:
- In a serving bowl, layer quinoa, cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the Dressing:
- Drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Mix & Serve:
- Toss gently to combine and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Swap cottage cheese for hummus or dairy-free yogurt.
- Extra Protein: Add grilled chicken, tofu, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Crunchy Toppings: Sprinkle with pine nuts, sunflower seeds, or slivered almonds.
- Milder Onions: Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
