Divorce Salad With Beans and Feta (Printable version)

Marinated chickpeas and black beans with feta, red onion, and fresh herbs in a tangy olive oil dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Beans

01 - 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
02 - 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Dressing

03 - 1/4 cup olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables & Cheese

08 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas and black beans.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the beans and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Add the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley to the bean mixture.
05 - Gently toss everything until well combined and evenly distributed.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. For best results, chill for several hours or overnight.
07 - Serve cold or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beans soak up that tangy dressing like little flavor sponges, getting better with every hour in the fridge
  • Its the kind of dish that feels fancy and fresh but comes together in literally fifteen minutes with pantry staples
02 -
  • The onion might taste pretty sharp when you first mix everything together, but that mellow out time in the fridge is absolutely crucial
  • I learned the hard way that skipping the refrigeration step results in a totally different experience, so plan ahead
03 -
  • Rinse those beans really well until the water is completely clear, otherwise you end up with cloudy liquid at the bottom of your bowl
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of red onion if you want a more delicate texture than slices
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