EGYPTIAN BALELA SALAD-EASY RECIPE! | SUMMER SALAD SERIES II

cooked chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more affordable and readily available.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: arugula

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more cost-effective and has a longer shelf life.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Dried mint is easier to find and less expensive.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Yellow onion is commonly available and less expensive.

Chop yellow bell pepper and add to the salad.

Chop fresh basil and add to the salad.

Chop fresh parsley and add about half a cup to the salad.

Dice a quarter of a red onion and add it to the salad.

Rinse organic black beans and add to the salad.

Add organic garbanzo beans to the salad.

Add kalamata olives to the salad.

In a separate bowl, combine minced garlic, juice of one lemon, apple cider vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, and shake to combine.

Season the dressing with salt and pour it over the salad.

Toss the salad to combine all ingredients and top with feta cheese.

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