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

Cottage Cheese Macro Salad

Author: Kelly Jensen
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Prep 15 minutes
Total 15 minutes
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!
Servings 1 serving
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American

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

Equipment

  • Bowl

Method

  1. 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.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the ingredients.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together until well-combined.
  4. Taste, and add salt, pepper, or more fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories361kcalCarbohydrates34gProtein37gFat9gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gCholesterol9mgSodium945mgPotassium772mgFiber8gSugar13gVitamin A1791IUVitamin C40mgCalcium217mgIron4mg

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.

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