Balela Salad
Balela salad is an ancient Middle Eastern chickpea salad and fits perfectly into the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 228kcal
Materials
- 15 oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 8 red potatoes parboiled, quartered and cooled
- 1 can Chicken of the Sea Chunk Tuna
- 1/3 cup Kalamata and Green olives pitted and sliced in halves
- 3-5 green onions both white and green parts, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups grape tomatoes slice in halves
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup Green beans parboiled, trimmed and cooled
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes Julienne cut in olive oil
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves freshly chopped
- 1/2 cup mint leaves freshly chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese
For the Dressing
- 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- 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: olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt and pepper, and mustard.
- When serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad & mix gently.
- If not serving right away, refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready, give the salad a quick mix and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over a bed of lettuce if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.2g | Protein: 12.5g | Fat: 3.3g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 10.6g | Sugar: 4.9g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg