Balela Salad

Name: Balela Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 0.5 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint; 0.5 cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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This is a Middle Eastern-style bean salad that is full of flavor.

Recipe by sister5design

Published on May 23, 2010

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
½ cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped onion
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a salad bowl, lightly mix together the garbanzo beans, black beans, mint, parsley, onion, and grape tomatoes.
Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a blender, and blend until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to mix; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206	Calories
6g	Fat
30g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 499mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 18mg	92%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 471mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.