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MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKPEA SALAD (BALELA)



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I like to mince the herbs and the garlic in my food processor, it makes the job quick and easy and everything gets finely and evenly chopped.

Provided by Sue Moran

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 15

15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and well rinsed
7 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup finely chopped bell peppers, assorted colors
1/3 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped black olive
1/4 cup halved or sliced stuffed green olives
2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
1 packed cup parsley leaves, minced
1/2 packed cup mint leaves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp sumac, or more to taste
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dressing and taste to adjust any of the ingredients.
  • Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss lightly with the dressing.
  • Serve with labneh, either along side, or on top, and fresh pita bread, toasted or not.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.04 kcal, Carbohydrate 20.28 g, Protein 6.11 g, Fat 9.33 g, SaturatedFat 1.24 g, Sodium 327.78 mg, Fiber 6.52 g, Sugar 3.35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MIDDLE EASTERN BALELA SALAD



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Middle Eastern chickpea and black bean salad flavored with fresh herbs. Super simple and refreshing!

Provided by fredswife2

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
½ red onion, diced
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and fresh coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and ground pepper together in a bowl; pour over chickpea mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 665.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BALELA SALAD



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This Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad called Balela Salad, is vegan and healthy! Made w/ finely chopped veggies, fresh herbs, lemon & olive oil. Serve it in a pita with tahini sauce or over greens.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog

Categories     Vegan Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cooked garbanzo beans- ( 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
1 red bell pepper-diced
1 yellow bell pepper-diced
1 cup chopped vine ripened tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
5 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
½ cup to 1 cup fresh mint- chopped
½ cup to 1 cup Italian parsley - chopped
1 garlic clove finely minced
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, plus more to taste
½ cup olive oil
zest of one lemon
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon sumac ( optional)
¼-½ teaspoon cayenne or aleppo chili flakes
Optional sides -toasted pita bread, or tortilla wraps, baba ganoush, tahini sauce for drizzling, hummus, crumbled feta or a big bed a of greens.

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a big bowl.
  • Toss well and taste, adjusting salt, lemon, and spice level.
  • Serve with salad greens or pita and tahini sauce,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories

BALELA SALAD RECIPE



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A flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean chickpea & black bean salad! Pairs perfectly with pita bread, arugula and hummus.

Provided by Julie | The Simple Veganista

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (14 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 can (14 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 firm roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 English cucumber, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sumac
mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
3 - 4 tablespoons olive oil (I used a garlic infused olive oil)
juice of 1 large lemon
pita bread
hummus
arugula

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, garlic, mint and parsley. Add the sumac, a good drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • This salad is perfect in pita bread that's been slathered with hummus and layered with arugula. Alternately, you can add a large handful of arugula to the salad and serve with pita bread and hummus on the side.
  • Serves 6
  • Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Sugar 2.7 g, Sodium 694.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 12.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

BALELA SALAD



Balela Salad image

This is a Middle Eastern-style bean salad that is full of flavor.

Provided by sister5design

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
½ cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped onion
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, lightly mix together the garbanzo beans, black beans, mint, parsley, onion, and grape tomatoes.
  • Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a blender, and blend until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to mix; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 499.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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