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Falafel Bliss Salad Bowl

A delightful blend of crispy falafel, vibrant greens, crunchy cucumbers, and tahini dressing, perfect for a family meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Falafel Ingredients
  • 1 can 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free) Use gluten-free option if necessary.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for frying Ensure oil is hot for frying.
Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Water (to thin, if necessary)

Method
 

Prepare the Falafel Mixture
  1. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms—avoid over-blending to maintain some texture.
Shape Falafels
  1. Let the mixture rest for about 30 minutes in the fridge. After that, shape small balls or patties with your hands, about the size of golf balls.
Fry the Falafels
  1. In a skillet, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the shaped falafels, frying them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Salad Base
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, tahini, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add water to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. To serve, arrange the salad on plates, top with sliced avocado and crispy falafels, and drizzle with the creamy hummus-tahini dressing. Enjoy your wholesome and delicious meal!

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour in your falafel mixture. Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for extra crispy falafel.