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Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad Bowl

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy cottage cheese, nutty chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 each bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressings and Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Chop the parsley and set everything aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese as your creamy base.
Mixing
  1. Add the chickpeas and all the prepared veggies into the bowl. Gently mix until everything is well combined.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over your mixture. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
  3. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for a short time to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

Substitutions: You can replace cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or swap in your favorite vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.