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5 from 11 votes

Balela Salad - Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad

This tasty and filling salad is a Middle Eastern favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Balela, Chickpeas, Salad
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 95.9kcal

Equipment

  • No special equipment needed

Materials

  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Chicken of the Sea Chunk Tuna
  • 8 red potatoes parboiled, quartered and cooled
  • ½ cup Green beans parboiled, trimmed into 2” pieces and cooled
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 bell pepper cored and chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in halves
  • 3-5 green onions both white and green parts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes Julienne cut in olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata and Green olives
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup feta cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped mint or basil leaves optional
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped optional

For Dressing

  • 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp vinegar, your choice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients: chickpeas, vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs.
  • In a separate smaller bowl or jar, mix the dressing ingredients: olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, mustard, salt and pepper,
  • When serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat.
  • If not serving right away, refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready, give the salad a quick mix and taste to adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve over a bed of lettuce if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 3.5oz | Calories: 95.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12.7mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1.12g | Sugar: 2.5g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 12.3mg | Iron: 0.3mg