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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 18204 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.