Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
Enjoy a refreshing, protein-packed Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad made with creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy snack, this easy recipe is ready in minutes and ideal for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus optional 15-20 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad Side Dish Lunch
- Method: No-cook Mix & Chill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and chickpeas.
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Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
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Toss in fresh parsley.
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Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
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Sprinkle with feta cheese for a tangy flavor.
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Mix in arugula or spinach for a leafy green version.
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Add kalamata olives or red pepper flakes for more Mediterranean flavor.
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Stir gently before serving if stored.
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