Divorce Salad with Feta (Print Version)

Marinated chickpeas and black beans with feta, herbs, and red onion in zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for make-ahead meals.

# What You'll 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 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It keeps in the fridge for days, actually improving as the flavors meld together
  • You can prep everything in under 15 minutes without turning on the stove
  • The combination of tangy feta, sharp onion, and earthy beans feels surprisingly satisfying
02 -
  • The onion will mellow out as it sits in the dressing, so do not be afraid of the initial sharpness
  • This salad needs that chilling time to transform from dressed beans into something cohesive
  • Feta can vary in saltiness, so taste before adding extra salt to the dressing
03 -
  • Rinse your beans thoroughly and let them drain well while you prep the other ingredients
  • Slice your red onion as thin as possible for the best texture and flavor distribution
  • If you can remember, give the salad a quick toss halfway through chilling to redistribute the dressing
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