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Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe
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This Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe is a delightful combination of crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty herb-infused dressing. It’s a light and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side.

Ingredients

For the Roasted Chickpeas:

  • 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

For the Salad:

  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Roast the Chickpeas: Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Toss to coat and roast for 25 minutes until crispy.
  3. Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Spread cottage cheese on a plate, top with the cucumber tomato mixture and crispy chickpeas. Sprinkle with feta cheese and extra herbs.
  5. Serve: Enjoy the salad with pita chips, pita bread, or on its own.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning and herbs to suit your taste preferences.

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