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Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: Your Ultimate Protein Boost

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad combines colorful vegetables and creamy cottage cheese for a protein-packed meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Choose low-fat or full-fat as per your preference.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced; English cucumbers work best.
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely chopped; or substitute with green onions.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin offers the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar or Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Freshly cracked, to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Ingredients: Rinse and drain chickpeas, dice cucumber, and chop red onion, then gather a large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine the Base Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, fold in chickpeas, cucumbers, and onion.
  3. Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil and vinegar/lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle vinaigrette over salad mixture and gently fold to combine.
  5. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and keep vinaigrette separate until serving to maintain crispness.

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