1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry if desired.

2. Finely dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Finely chop the dill and parsley.

3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced vegetables, and cottage cheese.

4. Add the fresh herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until well combined.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.