Description
Balela Salad is a vibrant Middle Eastern salad featuring chickpeas, black beans, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon garlic dressing. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side or light main dish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg