Introducing a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired bean salad, commonly known as balela salad! Packed with simple ingredients, this salad is not only fresh and flavorful but also a versatile dish, perfect as a side or as a standalone meal. And the best part? It’s loaded with good-for-you ingredients, like chickpeas!
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Balela Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Salad
Ingredients
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- 2 cans of chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can of black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups of baby tomatoes (sliced into quarters)
- 1/2 small Persian cucumber (chopped)
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 squeeze of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix. Serve it chilled or at room temperature.
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Give it a toss before serving.
Notes
* To mellow the onion’s flavor, soak it in vinegar for at least 30 minutes before adding it to the salad.
