Divorce Salad Mediterranean Bean (Printer-Friendly)

Marinated bean salad with feta, herbs, and crunchy onions. Meal-prep friendly and perfect for quick lunches.

# 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 Cook:

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 optimal flavor development, chill for several hours or overnight.
07 - Serve cold or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The flavors get better after a day or two in the fridge, so it is practically meal prep magic
  • It is that rare dish that works for lunch, dinner, picnics, and sad midnight refrigerator standing sessions
02 -
  • The onion intensity mellows dramatically after a few hours in the dressing, so do not panic if it seems too sharp at first
  • This is one of those rare dishes that genuinely tastes better on day two, so do not feel weird about making it ahead
03 -
  • Pat those beans dry with a paper towel after rinsing, it makes a huge difference in how well the dressing sticks
  • Let the onion soak in the dressing for 10 minutes before adding everything else, it tames the bite perfectly
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