06/18/2023
BALELA Salad ( Mediterranean region, Middle East)
Balela Salad is a light and healthy salad perfect for summer season.
Ingredients
1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 - 15 ounce can of red kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 yellow sweet pepper
1/2 orange sweet pepper
1/2 cup of a sweet onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
For the dressing::
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon sumac
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl combine the chickpeas, red kidney or black beans, tomatoes, onion, sweet peppers, mint and parsley.
Using a mason jar or a salad dressing container mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sumac, minced garlic, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Refrigerate until ready to eat.