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Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Salad with crispy chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, and feta is the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, fresh, and savory. It’s high in protein, nutritious, and delicious—making it a great choice for an easy meal or a satisfying snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 233 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15 oz can 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
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 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
- For garnish: extra herbs
- Pita chips or pita bread, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
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Notes
- Storing Tips: After the salad is assembled, it is best the day it is made. If you want to meal prep, you can make the crispy chickpeas in advance. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. Store the tomato and cucumber mixture in a separate container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the cottage cheese in the container until ready to eat and assemble.
Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
998mg
(42%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
410IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.