Description

The Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad Bowl is that rare unicorn of a recipe: quick, nutritious, delicious, and super satisfying. It takes under 10 minutes to toss together, doesn’t require any cooking, and packs in serious protein and fiber — making it ideal for busy days when you need something healthy, fast, and filling.

Ingredients

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2 cups cottage cheese

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 cucumbers, diced

½ red onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Build the Salad (≈ 3 minutes)

In a large bowl, combine:
- cottage cheese
- chickpeas
- diced cucumbers
- sliced red onion

2. Dress & Season (≈ 1 minute)

Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Toss & Serve 🥗

Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill briefly for extra freshness.

Optional Add-Ins & Variations

Add cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, or parsley
Sprinkle in feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist
Finish with lemon zest or chili flakes for extra brightness