Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad (Balela)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    18204 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad (Balela)

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

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together the dressing and taste to adjust any of the ingredients.
  2. Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss lightly with the dressing.
  3. 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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