Middle Eastern Balela Salad

Balela, a middle eastern chickpea and black bean salad, is loaded with protein, fresh herbs, and full to bursting with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint together in a large bowl.

Step 2

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.