Chickpea Salad (Mediterranean Chickpea Salad - Balela Salad)

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 bell pepper into small pieces.

Chop green onions finely.

Finely chop jalapeno, removing seeds if desired.

Chop fresh parsley and mint, leaving some parsley stems in.

Add whole or chopped kalamata and green olives.

Chop sun dried tomatoes into strips.

Combine chickpeas with all chopped ingredients in a large bowl.

For the dressing, chop garlic and soak in lemon juice.

Add kosher salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, and sumac to the dressing.

Whisk together the dressing with extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Let the salad sit for at least half an hour to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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