Description
Divorce Salad is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad combining chickpeas, black beans, tangy red wine vinegar dressing, crisp red onions, creamy feta cheese, and fresh parsley. This easy, no-cook dish requires minimal prep and improves in flavor after chilling, making it ideal for a refreshing side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans and Vegetables
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine Beans: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans to start the salad base.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- Toss Beans with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beans and toss gently to coat the beans evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Add Remaining 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 ingredients together until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill the salad for a few hours or overnight.
- 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, perfect for meal prep.
- For added crunch and color, add diced bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Adjust the quantity of red onion to your taste preference.
- If feta cheese is not available, goat cheese or a sharp cheddar can be good substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
