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Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing and Protein-Packed Delight

A nutritious and refreshing salad combining creamy cottage cheese and protein-rich chickpeas, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parsley to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs according to your preference.

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