Divorce Salad: Unbelievable Flavor in 3 Days of Bliss Recipe
Divorce Salad is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad combining chickpeas, black beans, red onion, and feta cheese with a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. This no-cook recipe is easy to prepare, refreshing, and perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish, with the flavors deepening after a few hours of chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
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 to create the base of the salad.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the 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 all the beans evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Add the thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the beans.
- Combine All Ingredients: Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well mixed and evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, 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 is best when allowed to chill for several hours or overnight to enhance the flavors.
- You can substitute feta cheese with vegan cheese if you want a vegan option.
- Add chopped cucumbers or tomatoes for extra freshness and texture.
- Adjust the salt and vinegar to taste depending on your preference.
- This salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Divorce Salad, bean salad, chickpea salad, black bean salad, feta cheese salad, easy salad, no-cook salad, Mediterranean salad
