Two-Bean Salad

This is an excellent salad that's never out of place, whether at a summer barbecue or a winter potluck dinner.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar (use red wine vinegar if you wish)
• 3  cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir to blend well.
2. Refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving; make sure salad is brought to room temperature before serving.
3. Taste before putting on table and add salt and pepper to taste, if you wish.