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Cottage Cheese and Chickpeas Salad

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful salad combining the creaminess of cottage cheese with the hearty texture of chickpeas, complemented by fresh cucumber and tomato.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Combine the cottage cheese and chickpeas in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the diced cucumber and tomato.
  3. Stir in the chopped red onion and cilantro.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; sprinkle cumin over the top.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper; mix gently until well combined.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for enhanced flavors.

Notes

Chill your mixing bowl beforehand for a refreshing serving. Experiment with spices to suit your preferences.