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Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad

Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad: Quick, Creamy, and Protein-Packed

This Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish that's quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese small curd for smoother texture or large curd for chunkier bite
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Crunch
  • 1 medium cucumber diced right before use
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion diced, soak in cold water if desired
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup fresh parsley can substitute with cilantro or dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice add just before serving
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil mix with lemon juice for dressing
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Combine the Base Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1 can of drained, rinsed chickpeas. Gently fold them together for about 1-2 minutes until well-mixed.
Step 2: Add Fresh Vegetables
  1. Incorporate chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion into the bowl, tossing gently for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Mix in Fresh Herbs
  1. Chop a handful of fresh parsley and add it to the bowl. Fold the parsley into the salad for about a minute.
Step 4: Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Drizzle this mixture over the salad and stir gently for 1 minute.
Step 5: Season to Taste
  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad according to your taste preferences. Fold the salad gently for another 30 seconds to distribute the seasoning.
Step 6: Chill Before Serving
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving. Serve in individual bowls or as a centerpiece on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Drain chickpeas well to maintain texture.

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