Description
Divorce Salad is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad combining chickpeas, black beans, crisp red onion, tangy feta cheese, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. This no-cook salad is perfect for a refreshing side dish or light meal, with flavors that improve after resting for a few hours or overnight.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Beans: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Toss Beans with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beans and toss gently to coat all the beans evenly with the dressing.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Add the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the beans.
- Combine Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined and the flavors start to meld.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, let the salad chill for a few hours or overnight to allow the ingredients to fully absorb the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it great for meal prep.
- For added crunch, consider adding diced bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Adjust the amount of red onion to your personal taste preference.
- If you don’t have feta cheese, goat cheese or a sharp cheddar can be used as substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
