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Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas canned or homemade
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs parsley or dill, optional

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or spatula for mixing

Method
 

Prepare the ingredients
  1. Dice the cucumber into small, even pieces. Finely chop the red onion and herbs if using.
Rinse the chickpeas
  1. If using canned chickpeas, rinse them thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
Combine the base
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and chickpeas. Stir gently to combine.
Add vegetables
  1. Add the diced cucumber and red onion to the bowl.
Season the salad
  1. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if desired.
Mix gently
  1. Stir everything together until evenly combined, being careful not to mash the chickpeas.
Finish with herbs
  1. Fold in fresh herbs and give the salad a final gentle mix.
Rest before serving
  1. Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Nutritional Facts and Total Calories

(Approximate per serving, based on 2 servings)
  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 4g