Balela

Balela - Salad?

Is it a salad? Is it a dip? Who cares! It’s delicious!

One of our favorite light summer snacks, Balela is a beautiful Mediterranean dish for chickpea lovers. On focaccia, or with a side of chips, this is perfect with a glass of rose and charcuterie. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 large chopped shallots

• 4 T. chopped garlic

• 4 cups of cooked garbanzo beans

• 2 C drained black beans

• 1/2 t. cumin

• 1/2 t. coriander

• 1/2 t. sumac

• 1/8 t. cayenne

• 1/2 t. salt

• 1/2 t. pepper

• 1/4 c apple cider vinegar

• 2 cups finely diced tomatoes

• 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf Italian parsley

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients together, and enjoy!