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Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and protein-packed salad combining cottage cheese, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs according to your taste.

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