Divorce Salad Mediterranean Bean (Print Version)

Marinated chickpeas and black beans with feta, red onion, and fresh parsley in tangy herb dressing. Meal prep friendly.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 well blended.
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.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It gets better after a few days in the fridge, making it the ultimate meal prep ally
  • The combination of tangy feta and sharp red onion wakes up tired lunch hours
  • You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
02 -
  • The onions will mellow out as the salad sits, so do not panic if they seem sharp at first
  • This recipe transforms completely after 24 hours in the refrigerator
  • Feta varies in saltiness, so taste before adding more salt to the dressing
03 -
  • Let the salad come to room temperature before serving, the flavors really open up
  • Buy the good feta, preferably from a block rather than pre-crumbled
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