Description
Divorce Salad is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad combining chickpeas, black beans, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, dressed in a tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar vinaigrette. This no-cook, easy-to-make salad is perfect for quick lunches or side dishes and benefits from chilling to deepen its flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans and Legumes
- 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
Vegetables and Cheese
- 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, forming the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and flavorful.
- Toss Beans with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beans and toss thoroughly to ensure each bean is evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Add the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently toss all ingredients together to blend flavors while maintaining the salad’s texture.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. For best flavor, chill for several hours or overnight.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature as a refreshing and zesty side or light main dish.
Notes
- Chilling the salad overnight enhances the flavor and texture as the beans absorb the dressing.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright, herbal note; substitute with cilantro if preferred.
- Feta cheese can be replaced with a vegan cheese alternative to make the salad vegan.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped cucumbers or bell peppers.
- This salad stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Divorce Salad, bean salad, Mediterranean salad, chickpea salad, black bean salad, feta cheese salad, no-cook recipe, easy salad
