Balela Salad
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
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, about half a small one
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, best if use the ones in oil in a jar
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped (or mint)
- 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, flat leaf, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 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.
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