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Balela Salad

Delicious Balela Salad: A Colorful Twist on a Classic Dish

This Balela Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that offers bold flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: LUNCH
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinse and drain to reduce sodium
  • 1 can Black Beans Substitute with any other bean variety
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve for better mixing
  • 1 medium Cucumber English cucumbers are preferred
  • 1 each Bell Peppers Any color based on your preference
  • 1/2 cup Parsley Fresh, can substitute with cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Mint Or swap with basil if unavailable
  • 1/2 cup Olives Optional for a briny flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Forms the base of the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac Optional, can be substituted with lemon zest

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and optional sumac until well combined.
  2. Prep Ingredients: Rinse the chickpeas and black beans under cold water. Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers into uniform pieces.
  3. Combine Salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together chickpeas, black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, olives, chopped parsley, and mint.
  4. Dress Salad: Drizzle prepared dressing over the salad and mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Rest: Cover the salad and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Enjoy the Balela Salad chilled or at room temperature. Optionally, top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better as flavors meld. Use the freshest produce possible for the best quality and taste.

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