Best 5 Balela Chickpea And Black Bean Salad Recipes

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Calling all food enthusiasts! Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of taste and delve into a remarkable recipe for "Balela Chickpea and Black Bean Salad." This tantalizing salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors guaranteed to elevate your dining experience. Get ready to whip up a refreshing and nutritious dish that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and let's embark on this culinary journey together.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKPEA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Chickpea And Black Bean Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: black beans, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, feta cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ red onion, chopped
20 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
feta cheese, crumbled, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 30 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 12 grams

MIDDLE EASTERN BALELA SALAD



Middle Eastern Balela Salad image

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

Provided by fredswife2

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 665.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BALELA SALAD RECIPE



BALELA SALAD RECIPE image

A flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean chickpea & black bean salad! Pairs perfectly with pita bread, arugula and hummus.

Provided by Julie | The Simple Veganista

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (14 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 can (14 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 firm roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 English cucumber, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sumac
mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
3 - 4 tablespoons olive oil (I used a garlic infused olive oil)
juice of 1 large lemon
pita bread
hummus
arugula

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, garlic, mint and parsley. Add the sumac, a good drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • This salad is perfect in pita bread that's been slathered with hummus and layered with arugula. Alternately, you can add a large handful of arugula to the salad and serve with pita bread and hummus on the side.
  • Serves 6
  • Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Sugar 2.7 g, Sodium 694.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 12.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

MIDDLE EASTERN BEAN SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND LEMON (BALELA)



Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley and Lemon (Balela) image

I got this recipe from kalynskitchenblogspot.com A simple bean dish that is great to make ahead. The star of the recipe is chopped fresh parsly.

Provided by Dona England

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed well and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed well and drained
1 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic puree or 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

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.

BALELA (CHICKPEA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD)



Balela (Chickpea and Black Bean Salad) image

A quick, simple, and nutritious salad! Balela is a Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans, parsley, and spices. There are variations that use mint, cumin, and other flavorings, but this one is pretty basic. Feel free to experiment! The salad is very healthy with plenty of protein and fiber from the beans. Serve with good rough peasant bread and red wine.

Provided by linda3452

Categories     Black Bean Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt and fresh coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine garbanzo beans, black beans, tomatoes, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Allow to sit for flavors to blend, 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 626.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips

  • Use canned chickpeas and black beans for convenience, or cook them from dried if you prefer.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, use 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley instead.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or corn.
  • Serve this salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion

This Balela salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also very affordable. You can make a large batch of this salad ahead of time, and it will keep well in the refrigerator for several days.

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