Description
Divorce Salad is a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salad combining chickpeas, black beans, crisp red onion, crumbly feta cheese, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This easy no-cook salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better after resting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully meld. Ideal for a quick, nutritious lunch or light dinner.
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
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine beans: In a large bowl, mix the rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans thoroughly to create a hearty base for the salad.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified for a bright, tangy dressing.
- Toss dressing with beans: Pour the dressing over the beans and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the beans evenly, infusing them with flavor.
- Add fresh ingredients: Add the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the bean mixture for added texture and freshness.
- Combine all ingredients: Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill to meld flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. For optimal flavor, allow it to chill for a few hours or overnight so the ingredients can meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature as a refreshing, nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator overnight for the ingredients to meld completely.
- This salad is great for meal prepping and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chopped cucumber or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness and crunch.
- Use gluten-free canned beans to keep the salad gluten-free.
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Divorce Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Chickpea Salad, Black Bean Salad, No-Cook Salad, Easy Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad
