Two-Bean Salad - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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