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Balela (Chickpea and Black Bean Salad) Recipe

Recipe by: linda3452

"A quick, simple, and nutritious salad! Balela is a Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans, parsley, and spices. There are variations that use mint, cumin, and other flavorings, but this one is pretty basic. Feel free to experiment! The salad is very healthy with plenty of protein and fiber from the beans. Serve with good rough peasant bread and red wine."
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Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook
  • Ready In30 m
  • 1Combine garbanzo beans, black beans, tomatoes, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Allow to sit for flavors to blend, 15 to 30 minutes.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • Best served at room temperature but will keep for days in the refrigerator.
  • Two tablespoons bottled lemon juice can replace the freshly squeezed lemon if desired.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 300 cals
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt and fresh coarsely ground black pepper to taste (optional)
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    300
    15%
  • Fat:
    11.5
    18%
  • Carbs:
    39.7
    13%
  • Protein:
    11.1
    22%
  • Cholesterol:
    0
    0%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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