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Balela Salad (Trader Joe's Recipe)

Balela Salad is a Middle Eastern salad that stars chickpeas as the main ingredient. It's quick, filling, and definitely healthy!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Balela Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs Bell Peppers Different Colors, Diced
  • 1 pc Cucumber Pitted & diced
  • 5 stalks Scallions Chopped both green & white parts
  • 2 pcs Tomatoes Diced
  • 2 cups Chickpeas/Garbanzos Drained
  • Mint Finely chopped
  • Italian Parsely Finely chopped

Salad Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 Lemon Zest of the fruit
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Chop up your vegetables.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients.
  • Combine and mix them well.

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