Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley And Lemon (Balela) Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley And Lemon (Balela)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad Ingredients; 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; Dressing Ingredients; 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

Servings: persons

Salad Ingredients
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
Dressing Ingredients
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

1
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.
2
While beans are draining, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and let the flavors blend.
3
Mix the salad ingredients together and let it marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
4
Chop green onions, tomatoes and parsly and add to bowl. Combine this with the beans.
5
Whisk dressing ingredients and gently add dressing to bean mixture.
6
Add salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad Ingredients, 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, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley And Lemon (Balela) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley And Lemon (Balela)

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