Description
A vibrant Falafel Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing that transforms fresh ingredients into a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 scallions (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup mint
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced/mashed)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon coriander
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Whisk or shake until well mixed.
- This dressing can be made a day in advance for extra flavor!
- Rinse and drain your canned chickpeas. In a food processor, combine them with scallions, cilantro, mint, garlic, salt, cumin, and coriander. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- Add flour and baking powder to the chickpea mixture, giving it a few more pulses to blend. Use a small 2-inch scoop to form 2-inch balls.
- Roll them gently in your hands and allow them to sit for about 10 minutes.
- While the falafel rests, take a large bowl and mix together the mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- This fresh base is essential for a delightful crunch.
- Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine.
- Set aside the remaining dressing for serving.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
- Carefully add the falafel balls, frying until they’re golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Keep them warm in a 175°F oven if needed.
- Lightly toast your pita bread and slice it into chunks.
- Arrange the crispy falafel and pita pieces on top of the prepared salad and serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg