Middle Eastern Balela Salad

Middle Eastern Balela Salad

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

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 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
  • 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 (Optional)

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266
Calories
8g
Fat
39g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 11%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Sodium666mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber12g 43%
Total Sugars3g
Protein11g
Vitamin C27mg 136%
Calcium90mg 7%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium700mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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