Balela (Chickpea and Black Bean Salad)

By smaier

I might use cilantro in addition or instead of flat leaf parsley....

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 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