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
- Combine Beans: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss Beans with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beans and toss gently to coat all the beans evenly with the dressing.
- Add Salad Mix-ins: 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 mixed and coated with the dressing.
- 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.
- 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
