In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the chickpeas. Use a fork to break up the cottage cheese slightly.

Incorporate the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion into the bowl. Stir gently.

Toss in the chopped parsley evenly over the mixture.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad mixture. Fold gently.

Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, mixing once more to combine all the flavors.

Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.