Balilah Chickpea Salad Recipes

BALELA SALAD

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This festive and wholesome Balela Salad is a Middle Eastern favorite! Filled with tons of nutrition from chickpeas and chopped veggies. And packs lots of flavor from fresh herbs, a zesty dressing, and Mediterranean favorites like olives and sun-dried tomatoes. A must-try!

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
1/2 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
2 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), slice in halves if you like, or leave whole
3-5 green onions, both white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (use ones that have been preserved in jars with olive oil)
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup pitted green olives
1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup freshly chopped mint or basil leaves
1/4 cup Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper, a generous pinch to your taste
1 tsp ground sumac
1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the salad ingredients: chickpeas, vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs.
In a separate smaller bowl or jar, mix together the dressing ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper, and spices.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gentle to coat. Leave aside for 30 minutes before serving, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, give the salad a quick mix and taste to adjust seasoning if at all needed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Sugar 8.1 g, Sodium 17.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 12.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

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.

Provided by Sue Moran

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 182.04 kcal, Carbohydrate 20.28 g, Protein 6.11 g, Fat 9.33 g, SaturatedFat 1.24 g, Sodium 327.78 mg, Fiber 6.52 g, Sugar 3.35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKPEA SALAD - BALILA

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I love this salad, the ingredients and the flavors are great. It is a fresh yet flavorful salad that can be used as a side dish or main dish lunch as I usually make it. I found this recipe in The Arab Table by: May Bsisu http://www.amazon.com/Arab-Table-Recipes-Culinary-Traditions/dp/0060586141 a few years back and have been making it ever since.

Provided by Leahs Kitchen

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 18 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

32 ounces cooked chickpeas
1/2 large white onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium tomatoes, chopped-for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped-for garnish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, for garnish
feta cheese, opt*

Steps:

Drain and rinse chickpeas(if using canned) and place in a medium sized bowl.
Add the onions and jalapeno.
Whisk together the garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and onions and stir gently to coat the salad.
Spoon out into a serving dish and garnish with tomato, parsley, cayenne and feta cheese.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1037, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.1

BALILAH (CHICKPEA SALAD)

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Chickpeas are a staple of the Palestinian diet. In this salad they are seasoned with a blend of cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice. To make the salad more substantial, add some crumbled feta cheese and several seeded and diced vine-ripened tomatoes. From the food section of the Houston Chronicle. The recipe was adapted from Christiane Dabdoub Nasser's "Classic Palestinian Cookery".

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
3 scallions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, scallions, and parsley; toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, then pour over the chickpeas and toss to coat evenly.
Let sit 10 minutes for the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 1418.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.6

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS AND SCALLIONS

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A lighter, easier take on classic American potato salad, this version uses canned chickpeas in place of potatoes and favors Greek yogurt over mayonnaise. The trick to achieving the creamy texture of traditional potato salad is to mash some of the chickpeas lightly with a fork. It travels well, so it deserves a spot at your next picnic or desk lunch.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, beans, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup finely diced celery (about 3 stalks)
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (2 to 3 scallions)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth, then add the dill and parsley and stir to combine. Set aside.
Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and using a fork, lightly mash about 1/3 of them. Add the celery and scallions and toss.
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and set aside at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with more dill and parsley and serve. (If you're not serving the dish immediately, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.)

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