Trader Joes Balela Recipes

BALELA SALAD

Balela Salad image

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

BALELA SALAD

Balela Salad image

This is a Middle Eastern-style bean salad that is full of flavor.

Provided by sister5design

Categories Salad Beans Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
½ cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped onion
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a salad bowl, lightly mix together the garbanzo beans, black beans, mint, parsley, onion, and grape tomatoes.
Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a blender, and blend until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to mix; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 499.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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