Description I crave this salad often, and I feel healthier after eating it! Best served at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic, or to taste sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 … Read more
Description Middle Eastern chickpea and black bean salad flavored with fresh herbs. Super simple and refreshing! Ingredients 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) … Read more
Description 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 … Read more