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Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad

Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad

Delicious Chickpea and Cottage Cheese Salad, perfect for healthy eating and packed with protein.
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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
  

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad Base
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ 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
Creamy Toppings
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese
  • extra herbs for garnish
  • pita chips or pita bread for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • serving plate

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  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

For best results, let the finished dish rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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