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Chickpea Salad Recipe

Chickpea Salad Recipe
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A refreshing and protein-packed Chickpea Salad featuring creamy cottage cheese, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onion, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Perfect as a nutritious side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cucumbers, diced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium. Dice the cucumbers into small, bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion for a balanced texture in the salad.
  2. Mix Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and sliced red onion. Stir gently to mix without breaking the cottage cheese.
  3. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified and well combined.
  4. Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to evenly coat everything with the dressing for balanced flavor in every bite.
  5. Chill and Serve: For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing and healthy side or light meal.

Notes

  • Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese according to your preference.
  • Adjust vinegar and oil quantities based on taste preference.
  • For extra herbs, add chopped fresh parsley or mint.
  • This salad stores well covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To make it vegan, substitute cottage cheese with vegan cheese or tofu.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, cottage cheese salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad

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