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cottage cheese macro recipes vegetarian macro bowl with chickpeas and vegetables.

Cottage Cheese Macro Salad

By: Kelly Jensen
This cottage cheese macro salad recipe is a light, refreshing, and high protein option for lunch - with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs drizzled with a delicious and tangy vinaigrette dressing. This macro bowl is high in protein, making it a great filling snack or meal idea!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 361 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cottage cheese I used low-fat 1%
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep your ingredients: chop the cucumber and parsley, drain and wash the chickpeas, and halve the tomatoes. Add them to a bowl with the cottage cheese.
  • Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the ingredients.
  • Mix all the ingredients together until well-combined.
  • Taste, and add salt, pepper, or more fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Additions and Substitutions
Add in your favorite vegetables! Other great options could include fresh chopped bell pepper, green onions, grilled vegetables (like mushrooms, zucchini, or eggplant), fresh spinach, or massaged kale.
You can omit the olive oil for a lower fat version.
You can add in extra protein if desired: grilled chicken, tofu, or tuna would be great additions to this bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 37gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 945mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1791IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 4mg
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