Balela Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups chickpea
• 1.5 cups black beans, cooked
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup mint
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas and black beans thoroughly.
2. 2Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint for a burst of fresh flavor.
4. 4For the dressing, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
5. 5In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. 6Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
7. 7Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and mix until the herbs are well distributed throughout the salad.
8. 8Let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. 9Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
10. 10Serve the Balela Salad chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.