Balela Salad

Ingredients

chickpeas cooked, drained, rinsed

1 3/4 cups

green bell pepper chopped

1/4 pepper

jalapeno finely chopped

1

grape tomatoes halved

1 1/4 cups

sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup

green onions chopped

2

Kalamata olives pitted

0.17 cup

green olives pitted

1/8 cup

parsley chopped

1/4 cup

mint chopped

1/4 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1/8 cup

white wine vinegar

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 tbsp

garlic minced

1 clove

sumac

1/2 tsp

Aleppo pepper

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper

1/8 tsp

kosher salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

Method

1. 01Combine chickpeas, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.
2. 02Whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and crushed red pepper in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 03Drizzle dressing over salad and mix gently to coat.
4. 04Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving, or cover and refrigerate until ready.30 min
5. 05Mix again and adjust seasoning before serving.