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Cottage Cheese & Chickpea Power Salad

Creamy cottage cheese meets crispy roasted chickpeas in this protein-packed Mediterranean salad. Fresh dill, bright lemon zest, and cool cucumber create an unexpectedly indulgent dish that delivers 32g protein while saving 230 calories with our smart Fat Switch swap.

20m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Servings

350

Calories

32g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 0.75 cup full-fat cottage cheese
✓ 0.75 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (plain)
✓ 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained & patted dry
✓ 1 large cucumber, diced (about 1.5 cups)
✓ 0.25 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
✓ 1 lemon, zested
✓ 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for bed)
✓ 0.5 tsp sea salt
✓ 0.25 tsp black pepper
✓ 0.25 tsp garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Chickpeas: Toss drained, dried chickpeas with 0.5 tsp olive oil spray, 0.25 tsp sea salt, and garlic powder. Spread on baking sheet.

2. Roast Until Crispy: Roast at 400°F for 22–25 minutes, shaking pan halfway through, until golden and crunchy. Cool for 5 minutes.

3. Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, water, mustard, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until emulsified. Season to taste.

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4. Combine Dairy Base: In a large bowl, fold cottage cheese and Greek yogurt together gently until just combined; don't overmix.

5. Fold in Vegetables: Add diced cucumber, fresh dill, lemon zest, and black pepper to the cottage cheese mixture. Gently fold to combine.

6. Add Chickpeas: Fold cooled roasted chickpeas into the salad, reserving 0.25 cup for garnish to maintain crunch.

7. Dress & Serve: Drizzle prepared dressing over salad and gently toss. Divide into bowls or onto lettuce beds. Top with reserved chickpeas and extra dill.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories350 kcal

Protein32g

Carbohydrates50g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#high-protein cottage cheese salad#Mediterranean chickpea power salad#healthy Greek yogurt lunch bowls

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