Balela Salad

This balela is a quick Middle Eastern-style bean salad made with garbanzos, black beans, and lots of sweet grape tomatoes tossed in a tangy blender dressing.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 206 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together garbanzo beans, black beans, mint, parsley, onion, and grape tomatoes in a large salad bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Place jalapeño pepper, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a blender. Blend until dressing is thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Pour dressing over salad and toss to mix. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to serve.