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balela salad

Patty Malcolm | Chickfoodtv
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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine mediterranean / middle eastern
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans garbanzo beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 firm vine-ripened tomatoes seeds removed and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 cucumber seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeds removed and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1/2 fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sumac Sumac Spice
  • 1 teaspoon mild red pepper flakes
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • PREPARE. Clean all vegetables, remove seeds, and chop.
  • COMBINE. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and gently mix.
  • DRESS. Drizzle lemon juice,and olive oil. Add sumac, red pepper, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • ADJUST. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • SERVE.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days
  • Add a chopped jalapeño, seeds removed, for some light heat.
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