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Chickpea Black Bean Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Divorce Salad is a flavorful and refreshing bean salad made with chickpeas, black beans, red onion, feta cheese, and a zesty oregano vinaigrette. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better after a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.


Ingredients

Scale

Beans

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salad Mix-ins

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Combine Beans: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans.
  2. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Toss Beans with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beans and toss gently to coat all the beans evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add Salad Mix-ins: Add the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the beans.
  5. Combine Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is well mixed and coated with the dressing.
  6. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for a few hours or overnight.
  7. Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Notes

  • This salad stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
  • For extra crunch, you can add diced bell peppers or cucumbers to the salad.
  • Adjust the amount of red onion to suit your taste preference.
  • If feta cheese is unavailable, goat cheese or sharp cheddar are good substitutes that provide a different but tasty flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg