Scrumptious Falafel Salad Recipe
Freshly Prepared Falafel Salad Served with a Creamy Tahini-Lemon Dressing
Spice up your mealtime with this mouthwatering falafel salad! Combining classic falafel with vibrant cherry tomatoes, feta, and crispy pita chips, all coated in a zesty tahini-lemon dressing. Let's dive into making this incredible plate!
Following the Drill:
First, whip up a batch of our all-time favorite falafel before you get started.
Don't forget that this recipe is exclusively for our Clean Eating Summer foodies!
- Portions: Around 4 to 6 servings
- Difficulty: A piece of cake!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus falafel cooking time
- Active Time: 25 minutes
Here is your shopping list with 13 must-have ingredients:
Dressing Supplies:
- 6 heaping tablespoons of tahini
- The juice from 2 zesty lemons
- 1 chunky garlic clove, finely minced
- A sprinkle of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup of golden olive oil
Salad Assembly:
- A fresh batch of our Perfect Falafel (check out the intro for the recipe link)
- Approximately 6 cups of chopped hearts of romaine
- 1 petite English cucumber, split lengthwise and sliced
- 1 pint of juicy cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 scallions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup of crumbly feta cheese
- 1 cup of roughly broken pita chips
Time to Mix Things Up!
- Cook your falafel according to the recipe instructions.
- Ready to shake things up? Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt into a tight jar. Shake vigorously. Then, add the olive oil and give it another good shake. If it's too thick, thin it out with a splash of water until it's perfect for pouring. Set it aside.
- Toss your salad greens into a spacious, shallow salad bowl, drizzle a little dressing, and combine with your hands. Scatter the cucumber, tomatoes, scallion, and feta on top. While you're at it, pile on the piping hot falafel and crumbled pita chips. Serve this scrumptious creation with even more dressing on the side!
Falafel Recipe Breakdown:
Ingredients- 1 cup of dried chickpeas- 1/2 onion, chopped- 4 garlic cloves, chopped- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped- 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt- 1 teaspoon of baking powder- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour- Vegetable oil for frying- Tahini sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Soak those chickpeas: Place dried chickpeas in a large bowl and submerge them in cold water by at least 2 inches. Keep it in the fridge overnight.
- Process the mixture: After soaking, drain and dry the chickpeas. Pop them into a food processor and process until the chickpeas are partly broken up. Toss in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, salt, baking powder, coriander, and cumin. Pulse until finely chopped but not too smooth. Sprinkle flour over and pulse to combine.
- Shape the falafel: Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop or two spoons to portion the chickpea mixture into balls. Roll the balls between your hands to compact them.
- Deep-frying: Fry the falafel balls in hot vegetable oil until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a rack.
This Middle Eastern-inspired dish combines the fantastic flavors of crunchy, aromatic falafel with fresh greens, zesty dressing, and creamy cheese. Bon appétit!
Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in our Clean Eating Summer recipe for a Scrumptious Falafel Salad. This dish incorporates our all-time favorite falafel, a zesty tahini-lemon dressing, and an array of vibrant ingredients like hearts of romaine, cherry tomatoes, and feta.
Remember, this incredible recipe is specially crafted for our foodies who love clean eating during the summer months. With a preparatory time of 25 minutes (including falafel cooking time), this unique salad serves 4 to 6 people.
Moreover, ensure you've gathered the 13 must-have ingredients, such as tahini, lemons, olive oil, a fresh batch of our Perfect Falafel (found in the intro), romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, feta cheese, and pita chips. Happy cooking!
