
Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad (Balela)
User Reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
18204 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern

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.
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Ingredients
- 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
dressing
- 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
Instructions
- 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 Information
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Calories
182.04kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20.28g
(7%)
Protein
6.11g
(12%)
Fat
9.33g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1.24g
(6%)
Sodium
327.78mg
(14%)
Fiber
6.52g
(26%)
Sugar
3.35g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18204 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 182.04kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 20.28g | 7% |
Protein | 6.11g | 12% |
Fat | 9.33g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1.24g | 6% |
Sodium | 327.78mg | 14% |
Fiber | 6.52g | 26% |
Sugar | 3.35g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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69 reviews
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