MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE BALELA SALAD! Follow
@kalejunkie for more easy recipes! Cowboy Caviar is trending right now, but I’m bored (SNOOZE)—let me introduce you to Balela, a middle eastern chickpea and bean salad filled with lots of fresh herbs and a tangy dressing. It’s my absolute favorite! There are many different versions of Balela, this one just happens to be mine.
You can serve this with chips or in pita pockets, wraps, romaine lettuce leaves or just eat it straight from the bowl.
This is also a fantastic salad to meal prep because there’s no lettuce so it doesn’t get soggy, and the flavors get better and better every day!
Makes 6-8 servings
2 cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch mint, finely chopped
3/4 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup dill, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely diced
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
3 tb apple cider vinegar
1/2 jalapeño, sli...