Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley And Lemon Balela Recipes

BALELA SALAD (MIDDLE EASTERN BEAN SALAD)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together all salad ingredients like garbanzo, black beans, peppers, tomatoes, onion, cucumbers, olives along with herbs.
• In a mason jar or cup, mix together the dressing ingredients.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix everything gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Leave it in refrigerator or counter 30 minutes before serving.

MIDDLE EASTERN BEAN SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND LEMON (BALELA)

Steps:

• Pour chick peas and black beans one at a time into colander placed in sink, rinse well until no more foam appears and let drain.Blot dry if they seem too wet.
• While beans are draining, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and let the flavors blend.
• Mix the salad ingredients together and let it marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Chop green onions, tomatoes and parsly and add to bowl. Combine this with the beans.
• Whisk dressing ingredients and gently add dressing to bean mixture.
• Add salt and pepper.

MIDDLE EASTERN BALELA SALAD

Steps:

• Stir chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint together in a large bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and ground pepper together in a bowl; pour over chickpea mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.