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Chickpea and cottage cheese salad

Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad

This Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad is a nutritious and delicious dish that combines fresh veggies and protein-packed ingredients for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 233
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz canned chickpeas
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese
  • extra herbs for garnish
  • pita chips or pita bread for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Toss until well coated. Roast for 25 minutes or until the chickpeas are crispy.
  3. In a medium bowl combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the cottage cheese on a plate or platter. Top with cucumber tomato mixture and crispy chickpeas. Sprinkle with feta cheese and extra herbs. Serve with pita chips, pita bread, or enjoy plain.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 21gFat: 7gSodium: 998mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Customize the salad by adding bell peppers, avocado, or different herbs to suit your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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