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Cottage Cheese Salad with Roasted Spiced Chickpeas, Fresh Vegetables, and Feta Recipe

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A vibrant and nutritious Cottage Cheese Salad featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs. This easy-to-make salad combines creamy cottage cheese with a zesty vegetable mix and crunchy chickpeas, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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 ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable Mixture

  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Salad Base and Garnish

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese
  • Extra herbs for garnish
  • Pita chips or pita bread (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the chickpeas.
  2. Roast Chickpeas: Spread the rinsed and drained chickpeas on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, kosher salt, cumin, and black pepper. Toss until the chickpeas are evenly coated. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the chickpeas become crispy.
  3. Prepare Vegetable Mixture: While the chickpeas are roasting, combine diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, chopped dill and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, then mix well to combine all the flavors.
  4. Assemble Salad: Spread the cottage cheese evenly on a serving plate or platter. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the cottage cheese, then top with the crispy roasted chickpeas.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle feta cheese and extra chopped herbs on top for added flavor and color. Serve the salad with pita chips or pita bread on the side, or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing and healthy meal.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can roast the chickpeas a little longer, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • This salad works well as a light breakfast, lunch, or snack.
  • Feel free to substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or leave it out for a milder flavor.
  • Make sure to drain and dry chickpeas thoroughly before roasting for better crispiness.
  • To keep the herbs fresh and vibrant, add them just before serving.

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