Lunch Recipe

Middle Eastern Balela Salad

Middle Eastern chickpea and black bean salad flavored with fresh herbs. Super simple and refreshing!

INGRIDIENT

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 ripe tomatoes, diced

½ red onion, diced

½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh mint (Optional)

1 lemon, juiced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and fresh coarsely ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Stir chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint together in a large bowl.

Step: 2

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.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 266 calories; protein 11.1g; carbohydrates 38.6g; fat 8.2g; sodium 665.5mg.

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