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Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad

Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad for a Refreshing Boost

A nutritious Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Substitutable with feta for added tanginess.
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Drained and rinsed; can use soaked and cooked dried chickpeas.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lettuce Leaves For serving as wraps or base.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Combine the Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin until smooth.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Adjust Seasoning
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Prepare for Serving
  1. If preferred, line a serving platter with lettuce leaves.
Serve and Garnish
  1. Spoon the salad into bowls or onto lettuce leaves and garnish with parsley.
Chill (Optional)
  1. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Gentle mixing preserves texture; taste before serving and adjust seasoning as desired.

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