Vegan Balela Salad

 

Vegan Balela Salad is a colorful and nutritious recipe. The ideal balance of flavors, textures, and nutrients make this salad more healthy and refreshing. It is a famous Middle Eastern dish, specially modified according to plant-based diet plans. You may prepare this Vegan Balela salad in ten to fifteen minutes. Additionally, this salad is ideal for vegan BBQ parties, picnics, or potlucks. It is a high-carb (25 grams) and protein (7 grams) dish. Let’s prepare this salad with the items and the instructions (listed below).

Equipment:

• A mixing bowl
• One spoon

Ingredients:

• 2 Chickpeas Can, approx.15 oz. each
• 1 Black beans Can, approx.15 oz. each
• Large Tomato 1
• White Onion 1/4 cup
• Fresh chopped parsley 1/4 cup
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsps
• White distilled vinegar 2 tbsps
• Salt 1-1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
• Ground Sumac 1tsp
• Dried Mint 1/2 tsp
• Garlic Powder 1/4tsp
• Crushed Black pepper 1/4tsp
• Cayenne 1/8tsp, or to taste

Ingredient Notes and Alternatives:

Chickpeas:

I used canned black beans. Instead of canned chickpeas, you can use uncooked chickpeas and after that cook them in a pressure cooker.

Tomato:

You can use grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, depending on your taste.

White onion:

We add chopped onions to prepare this salad. Alternatively, you can use red onion. It has a mild flavor and adds a lovely color.

Garlic:

I used fresh chopped garlic. For convenience, use ready-made garlic paste.

Mint:

Instead of dried mint, you can use fresh mint leaves to add a more cool, and delightful aroma.

Sumac:

It is a popular item that belongs to the cashew family, especially used in Middle Eastern dishes. The taste of sumac is tangy and acidic. You can easily buy this item at any Middle Eastern shop or supermarket.
Olive oil: I always opt for olive oil for salad dressing, which not only tastes fantastic but also provides excellent heart health benefits.

Directions

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