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15-Minute cottage cheese chickpea salad in a bowl with fresh vegetables

Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad

A quick and nutritious salad that combines cottage cheese, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Canned is fine for convenience.
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced Provides crunch.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Adds freshness.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped For added flavor.
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Buy decent quality.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumber, parsley, and red onion.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don't salt before tasting as cottage cheese can be briny. If chickpeas are too soft, toss them in a pan for two minutes to perk them up.