Description
Divorce Salad is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad combining chickpeas, black beans, feta cheese, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. Perfectly chilled, this salad melds flavors beautifully after a few hours and makes a refreshing, healthy side or light meal.
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 Add-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 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 the beans evenly.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Add thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
- Combine All Ingredients: Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the dressing coats everything.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. For best taste, chill for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature as a refreshing side or light meal.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
- For added crunch, consider adding diced bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Adjust the amount of red onion according to your preference.
- If feta cheese is unavailable, goat cheese or sharp cheddar can be used as substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
