Balela (Chickpea and Black Bean Salad) Recipe

Balela (Chickpea and Black Bean Salad) Recipe

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt and fresh coarsely ground black pepper to taste (optional)
  1. Combine garbanzo beans, black beans, tomatoes, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Allow to sit for flavors to blend, 15 to 30 minutes.