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Balela Salad
Servings:
8
Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
15
minutes
mins
Author:
Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Balela Salad is perfect for a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan side, salad or dip option to serve to Game Day guests! You can also add feta cheese!
Ingredients
2
15 oz
cans garbanzo beans
,
rinsed and drained
1
15 oz
cans black beans
,
rinsed and drained
½
cup
chopped onion
,
about half a small one
1
jalapeno
,
finely chopped (optional)
½
cup
sun dried tomatoes
,
best if use the ones in oil in a jar
1
pint
grape tomatoes
,
cut in half
⅓
cup
fresh dill
,
chopped
⅓
cup
fresh basil
,
chopped (or mint)
⅓
cup
fresh Italian parsley
,
flat leaf, chopped
¼
cup
lemon juice
⅓
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
2
cloves
garlic
,
pressed
3
Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
Feta cheese
,
optional
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together the garbanzo beans, black beans, onion, jalepeno pepper, sun dried tomatoes, tomatoes, and herbs.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture; lightly stir.
Refrigerate salad several hours or overnight to meld flavors.
Optional to add feta cheese.