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Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad

Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad

This delicious Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad is a nutritious blend of flavors and textures, perfect for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 233
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Chickpeas
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 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
Dairy
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
  • extra herbs for garnish
Serving Suggestions
  • pita chips or pita bread for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  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: 7g

Notes

Customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or spices for a unique twist.

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