BALILAH (CHICKPEA SALAD)

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Chickpeas are a staple of the Palestinian diet. In this salad they are seasoned with a blend of cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice. To make the salad more substantial, add some crumbled feta cheese and several seeded and diced vine-ripened tomatoes. From the food section of the Houston Chronicle. The recipe was adapted from Christiane Dabdoub Nasser's "Classic Palestinian Cookery".

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
3 scallions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, scallions, and parsley; toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, then pour over the chickpeas and toss to coat evenly.
  • Let sit 10 minutes for the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 1418.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.6

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