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Cottage Cheese Chickpea Salad

A light and refreshing salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
Servings: 4

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Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, lightly mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Leave some whole for texture.
  • Add the cottage cheese, chopped red onion, chopped celery, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the chickpeas.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and stir gently to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This salad is great served on lettuce wraps, crackers, or as a sandwich filling. For a creamier texture, you can blend some of the cottage cheese before mixing.