Balela Salad Recipe

Name: Balela Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 15oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed very well under cold water; 1 small garlic clove (minced or crushed to a paste); ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon sumac (optional); ½ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (packed); 2 tablespoons fresh mint (finely chopped); ½ cup small-diced ripe tomatoes (seeds removed (Roma tomatoes work best)); ⅓ cup very finely diced red and/or yellow bell pepper; ⅓ cup Persian or English cucumber (seeded and finely diced); ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion (white + pale green parts only); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:10min

This quick and easy Balela Salad is a Mediterranean chickpea salad packed with garbanzo beans, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and herbs. Tossed in a bright lemon, sumac, and red wine vinegar dressing, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and full of flavor. Perfect for a side dish, a light lunch, or as part of a mezze platter. Ready in just 10 minutes, and even better if made ahead for the flavors to meld.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:29:59 GMT