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Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad Bowl

A refreshing and protein-packed salad bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas, perfect for a light meal or a nutritious snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas canned or boiled
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced peeled if desired
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
  4. Serve immediately in individual bowls or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs based on preference. It can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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