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Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad

Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad: Quick, Healthy Delight

A refreshing Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad that blends creamy cottage cheese and hearty chickpeas for a protein-packed delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Low-fat or full-fat based on preference
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Diced, soak in water if sensitive to sharpness
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and set them aside. Dice the cucumber and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion. Fold gently to mix.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and let the salad chill before serving.

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